Maintenance Manager

Kedleston Group is an independent operator of schools/homes for children with a range of special educational needs. The post holder will uphold the mission, values and goals of the Group and School as expressed in the Vision and Mission Statement.

Reporting to the Head Teacher and on occasion the Group Health, Safety and Estates Manager the post holder will be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the upkeep of the fabric and grounds of the site together with supporting the daily operational needs of the school.

The post holder will:

• ?? Work with the Group Health, Safety & Estates Manager and Estates Officer to ensure proactive and reactive maintenance is delivered in a timely manner

• ?? Be responsible for the security of the site.

• ?? Supervision of school cleaning staff and ensure that standards of cleanliness in the School are met at

all times.

• ?? Be required to work independently using their own initiative to resolve problems

• ?? After training assist in the monitoring and testing of building systems to ensure the school meets its

legal obligations under regulatory compliance

• ?? Undertake some driving duties to assist in the delivery of visits and site logistics

• ?? At all times adhere to good safeguarding procedures and practice.

• ?? From time to time be required to work some unsociable hours

• ?? Be required to support the site teams at the other ARC schools and the wider Kedleston Group

Key responsibilities Security:

• Ensure arrangements are in place for the locking and unlocking of school buildings.

• Operation of the schools security alarm systems including provision of out of hours call out.

• Act as a registered key holder for the site

• The post holder may be required to respond to emergency call outs out of hours and at weekends to cover emergency repairs, security issues and to facilitate contractor access. This may occasionally involve work at weekends and during unsociable hours

Lighting and heating:

• Understand the heating and hot water generating plant ensuring its operation.

• Be aware of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters, and reading meters as required.

• Maintaining all lighting and emergency systems are fully operational arranging for repairs and testing to be undertaken as required.

Cleaning

• a) Ensure the site remains clean and tidy at all times

• d) Ensure stock of cleaning and sanitary items are maintained at suitable levels

Internal Maintenance:

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance as required

• Ensure minor and temporary repairs are completed as required.

• Inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required.

• Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required.

• Regularly inspect plumbing and report/repair defects as appropriate.

• Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc. as required.

• From time to time supervise the activities of visiting contractors

• Carry out PAT testing as instructed

External maintenance:

• Ensure all gutters, drains and gullies are clear to ensure effective and healthy operation.

• Inspect outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate.

• Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate.

• Organise the clearing of snow, ice and detritus as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.

• Carry out grounds maintenance including, grass cutting, hedge trimming and planting as required

Store keeping and materials:

• Maintain the site stores in a tidy and safe manner

• Ensure the maintenance stock of cleaning material and chemicals remain sufficient to meet the ongoing needs of the school

Emergencies:

• Ensure safe access to the school and classrooms where required in the event of snow, ice, minor flooding or similar emergencies.

• Deal with, or arrange to be dealt with, all bursts, leaks, floods, fires and breakages as appropriate and as soon as the problem is discovered.

• Deal with, or arrange to be dealt with, all electrical and fuel oil emergencies, including making safe and temporary supply measurers

• The post holder should undertake emergency first aid training

Health and safety:

• The post holder is required to attend periodic Health & Safety Training sessions organised by the school to keep them informed of Health and Safety issues relating to the duties of the Post.

• To perform their duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified.

• To report serious hazards to the Head Teacher / Group HSEM

• Organise the routine testing of fire, emergency lighting and water systems

• Be aware of the locations of asbestos in the school and prevent accidental damage of these materials.

• Use cleaning and maintenance substances in line with COSHH requirements.

School Vehicles

• Weekly maintenance and safety checks of all school vehicles, maintaining a log.

• Weekly tyre pressure checks.

• Report any defects/concerns to the Head Teacher Fuel vehicles as required.

• Carry out driving duties to meet the operational requirements of the school.

Miscellaneous:

• Dealing with enquiries from teaching staff, students and pupils, parents, workmen and contractors as well as the emergency services (eg Police, Fire Brigade, etc) when required.

• Attends any relevant training organised by the school.

• Supervise and arrange the work of attending contractors.

• Supervise the work of the school cleaners (including carrying out emergency cover in the event of unplanned absence)

• Cary out any other duties commensurate with the post.

As this will be a brand new school, the site manager will be responsible in building flat pack furniture and assisting with deliveries of such items to the school.

Kedleston Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to act in the best interests of our pupils at all times. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.