Apprentice Buildings Supervisor

Key responsibilities

Act as a primary key holder. Responsible for an effective level of security of buildings and grounds. Liaise with security services and deal with alarm systems as appropriate. Maintain a high level of security in rooms/areas with expensive equipment or resources. Identify and record the location of stopcocks for water, gas and electrical isolators.  Liaise with emergency services (for example, police, fire brigade, education officers) in cases of break-ins, fires etc. Make rooms and premises temporarily secure after break-ins or vandalism. Report incidents to headteacher, line manager and/or premises section. Board up if possible. Remove loose pieces of fragmented glass. Tidy up the immediate vicinity. Check the operation of fire alarms, extinguishers (visual check), emergency lights and fire hoses on a regular basis. Make safe gas, water and electric power when locking. Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of a designated area to cover any absence. Undertake emergency cleaning and other occasional cleaning as specified, during normal hours after ill children, floods or additional cleaning in toilet areas. Clean and tidy all yards, paths, gullies and drains on a regular basis, including the emptying of all external litter bins, including a daily check for litter and graffiti. Remove all litter and leaves from hard/soft ground areas related to the site. Remove weeds from flower beds, paths, steps and playground/yard edges and maintain grass. Remove graffiti from internal and/or external walls, windows etc. using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials. Monitor and provide reports on cleaning standards and the follow-up. Basic maintenance of school caretaking/cleaning equipment and ensure safe storage. Reporting faults if necessary. Clear snow off main paths, steps and ramps to facilitate safe access of pupils and staff to premises. Grit as necessary. Clean high/walls/internal windows. Carry out porterage duties as required, including receipt of goods and supplies and setting out/putting away furniture and equipment for functions, meetings and exams. Arrange temporary signs in car parks and buildings as necessary. Deal with lost property in accordance with agreed procedure. Identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacements that require rectification. Install, maintain or repair jobs of a minor nature relative to the fabric fixtures and fittings of the building, equipment and furniture. Ensure the boiler room and all associated equipment are inspected and maintained in accordance with all laid down procedures and liaise with appropriate agencies for maintaining temperatures.  Monitor all contractor personnel on site and ensure that work is satisfactorily completed. Develop and maintain suitable information systems appropriate to the post and needs of the site, including using our Trust’s health and safety digital database to update compliance and schedule and any remedial works required. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and codes of practice in the provision of a safe and healthy working environment for all site users. Certification, completion of necessary time sheets, letting sheets, sickness/absence records/holiday records and events diary. Ensure adequate provision of materials and equipment, including the issue of paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc. Maintain effective stock control. Monitor all energy and water services usage and be aware of the spending under these budget headings and liaise with the facilities and estates manager accordingly.

Training:

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship training will be provided through online learning.

Training and development will take place in the workplace.

Training Outcome:

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship:

Potential for the right candidate to become Buildings Supervisor, Site Manager, Deputy Facilities Manager.

Employer Description:
Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff. Why do we exist? • To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed. How do we behave? • We are kind - showing care and supporting each other. • We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first. • We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses. What do we do? • We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character. How will we succeed? • A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control. • Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum. • Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success. Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

Working Hours :
Working hours will alternative between 6am and 2pm and 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday (with a 30 minute unpaid break each day).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness