Facilities Services Operative Level 2 apprenticeship

The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the postholder.

Security and Supervision:

Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations Dealing with enquiries from officers and employees of The Golden Thread Alliance, workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising the Headteacher/Business Manager of their presence Attempting to prevent unauthorised access onto the school premises or grounds

Caretaking and maintenance:

Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and secondary cleaning as required Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean Clearing and supervising the clearance of all rubbish, food waste & recycling materials Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes

Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder including:

General plumbing work – e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc;

Redecoration as appropriate Making good & redecorating damaged walls for example, following the removal of shelving or similar fittings Fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external

Note: 

Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double-glazed units or windows at a high level, and training will be provided in the delivery of maintenance tasks Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc. Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate

Training:
Facilities Services Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

This standard aligns with the following professional recognition:

Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management for Associate

Training Outcome:
Possible progression to Site Manager 

Employer Description:
Temple Hill Primary Academy St Edmund's Road, Dartford DA1 5ND

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness