Site Manager Apprentice at The Federation of Bursledon Schools

Site Maintenance:

Note and report to line manager all building and fabric defects. Carry out routine maintenance repairs as requested, subject to training and previous experience. Make the area safe and carry out emergency repairs as appropriate. Carry out internal and external maintenance and redecoration as instructed by line manager. Meet with Senior Leadership Team at half-termly maintenance meeting to contribute to planning holiday work if required by line manager. Operate the school heating, lighting, water and ventilation systems, ensuring they are maintained to the correct standard. Replace light bulbs and clean light fittings as required. Ensure all tools and machinery relevant to the post is serviced and maintained. Ensure the grounds are maintained, including clearing of leaves, minor pruning, emptying of external waste bins and litter picking. Take responsibility for clearing snow or ice from paths for access, dealing with break-ins or other damage caused to school property, as agreed with line manager

Supervision of contractors:

Supervise contractors on site ensuring all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to. Report defects to term contractor and line manager.

Management of use of site:

Take and record meter readings as requested by line manager. Collect and assemble waste for collection. Check and adjust heating system. Prepare rooms for exams, lettings, parents evenings as instructed by line manager.

Stock Management/admin:

Move goods and school equipment within the school. Monitor stocks of cleaning products and PPE and report to line manager. Maintain paper and online recording systems as instructed by line manager.

Cleaning:

Carry out cleaning duties to an acceptable standard as agreed with line manager. Carry out a schedule of cleaning for the site under Line Manager’s supervision, following agreed procedures and standards. Monitor cleaning standards, ensuring acceptable standards of cleanliness and report to line manager. Effectively use all site cleaning machinery showing regard to health and safety requirements. Ensure all graffiti is removed regularly. Hygienically clean following any body fluid spillages, showing regard to health and safety requirements.

Security:

Act as keyholder for the school. Lock and unlock including activate and deactivate intruder alarm system as directed by line manager. Be on call for emergencies if agreed with line manager.

Management (where staff directly employed):

Provide cover in the event of cleaning staff absence. Respond positively to reasonable requests commensurate with the role, made by members of staff. Identify own training needs and report to line manager. Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Training:
Level 3 in Facilities Management 

Training Outcome:

The role of the Site Manager is varied and rewarding with very high levels of accountability. Responsible for the health and safety of children, staff and visitors across the site, the Site Manager must become adept at balancing the challenges of the day to day demands of the site and the regulatory compliance aspect. This role lends itself well to further careers in health and safety, facilities, contract management or project management.

Employer Description:
The Federation of Bursledon Schools consists of an Infant and Junior School which share the same site.  The grounds are extensive, with a large woodland.  The schools are 3 form entry, meaning we have up to 630 children and 80 staff on site. 

Working Hours :
Mon- Fri, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills