Make a difference to the school environment where children learn, grow and thrive.
WorkwithSchools are looking to recruit reliable and proactive School Site Maintenance Managers to join our supply team, for ongoing work in schools in York and North Yorkshire. Various hours available.
The purpose of the role is ensuring school buildings and grounds are in proper working order, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all users.
A competitive rate of pay is on offer.
School Site Manager key duties include:
- Taking responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises. Monitoring of CCTV equipment and intruder alarms
- Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and general DIY - i.e, changing light bulbs, securing windows, general painting & decorating, unblocking sinks etc and liaising with external contractors
- Being part of a team of key-holders being first point of contact for access to school premises including out of hours
- Being part of a rota system to unlock, lock and secure buildings
- Completing regular health and safety checks and site inspections. Testing of fire equipment and following all procedures for evacuating the buildings
- Monitoring heating, lighting, alarms and other site systems
- Carrying out opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking the premises.
- Adherence to COSHH regulations and keeping records up-to-date
- Keeping the premises clean and tidy, removing graffiti, rubbish, leaves etc. Includes cleaning up when students are ill or have accidents.
- Gritting & maintaining the sites.
- Arranging furniture and preparing rooms for meetings, exams, assemblies and after school events
The successful candidate needs;
- Practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities management experience
- To be proactive, organised and able to work independently
- Good DIY and problem solving skills
- Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the practical implications
- To be approachable, flexible and able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and contractors
- Painting and decorating skills
- Buildings and grounds maintenance
For more information and to make an initial enquiry
Please give our schools team a call on 01904 554195 or email applications@workwithschools.co.uk. If you're interested, please submit your CV highlighting your suitability for this role. Please note that all applications must contain full employment history.
How to apply
To register with us, please complete our online registration form, by clicking on the link below
https://www.workwithschools.co.uk/register-with-us/
If you experience any issues applying online, please get in touch by emailing applications@workwithschools.co.uk
For more information, please contact us on 01904 554195.
Should you require a paper copy of the application form to apply, please get in touch with our team by emailing applications@workwithschoos.co.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all WorkwithSchools staff to share this commitment. We also require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via the DBS if you are not registered with the DBS Online Update Service.