facilities assistant
Claremont Fan Court School
facilities assistant
£26000
Claremont Fan Court School, Esher, Surrey
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Work as part of the facilities team responsible for the safe upkeep and running of the School's facilities.
- Carry out general repairs across a range of disciplines: electrical, decorating, woodwork, as well as knowing when to call in more specialist help.
- Assist with the day-to-day security of the site as well as the management of parking, general portering and event logistics.Site maintenance:Contribute to maintaining the site and buildings in agood state of repair, ensuring that the activities of theSchool take place in an environment suited to learningby keeping the School well-maintained, safe and stockedwith all necessary supplies.
- Undertake emergency and reactive maintenance repairs as directed
- During the school holidays assist with planned maintenance as directed by the maintenance supervisor
- Report any maintenance repair requirements or health and safety concerns to the appropriate person as a matter of urgency.
- Carry out regular checks and maintenance of drains, 4 | Claremontfancourt.co.uk, 6 | Claremontfancourt.co.uk gullies and gutters to ensure they are free-flowing and clean.
- Maintain the swimming pools for daily use (training will be provided).
- Keep equipment, tools and machinery in a secure manner.
- Keep boiler houses and storerooms clean.
- Use cleaning equipment as directed and in accordance with health and safety guidelines, including the reporting of faults.
- Use cleaning products in accordance with guidelines paying particular attention to the correct use of chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
- Comply with all safety instructions, e.g. place warning signs for slippery areas.
- Sweep, collect litter and maintain the site generally.
- Assist the housekeeper with general cleaning tasks e.g. cleaning at heightEvent Support
- Provide a portering and event set-up service to ensure supplies are in place and School activities can proceed in a timely manner.
- Set up and break down rooms for functions when required following detailed specification. Last-minute changes may require flexibility on the part of the post holder.
- Receive and transfer goods and materials delivered to the School to appropriate locations around the School site.,
- Assist with general cleaning as part of event supportIn addition to those duties set out above, the post holder including bin clearance, sweeping, etc. will:
- Assist others with the moving of furniture/ equipment, etc.
- Work without supervision and act on own initiative as
- Direct visitors to parking spaces during events, drop- required or appropriate to ensure excellent customer off, pick-up and at other times. service to both internal and external customers
- Undertake any relevant training as required, Security including, but not limited to, child protection training and specific health and safety training such as
- Be vigilant of strangers on site and report as chainsaw or spraying operations necessary
- Keep aware of relevant school policies and
- Check premises and work areas are clean and procedures secured on completion of any works
- Prioritise all work and meet agreed deadlines, taking
- Provide safe access to the site in the event of snow, a flexible approach to their hours to meet the minor floods and similar emergency situations demands of the role
- Act in a manner that promotes Claremont Fan Court Health and Safety policies and practices at all times. This includes adhering to the equal opportunities policy
- Comply with all health and safety policies and Undertake any other reasonable duties and procedures responsibilities commensurate with the grade and
- Ensure safe methods of manual handling and working scope of the post as instructed facilities manager at height are observed at all times
- Use any machinery, equipment, dangerous substance or safety device provided by the school in accordance with the training and instructions provided, reporting any faults or accidents or near misses immediately
- Action any other health and safety instruction given by a person in authority Claremontfancourt.co.uk |5
- Practical DIY skills to undertake general maintenance and repairs including painting and decorating and basic maintenance tasks
- Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in a maintenance role or similar
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work collaboratively and co-operatively in a team
- Reliable - excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, colleagues, visitors, contractors and others
- Friendly and approachable but able to maintain a professional distance
- Able to respect confidentiality
- Able to adhere to the school's values and ethos
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the, Experience of working in a school environment
- Clean driving licence with category D1 and previous experience of driving a minibus
- First aid certificate (or willing to be trained)
- Good written skills and basic IT skills
- Swimming pool plant qualification
- D1 licence, training will be provided if not Values based behaviours
- Able to demonstrate the behaviours associated with our ethos and values of respect, integrity and collaboration
Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are We prioritise, too, an understanding of character Missiona thriving, co-educational independent day school and the way in which our relationship with othersin Surrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, are fundamental to our successes in life, university Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is awe recently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an and careers. primary document for all who work at the school.evolving, successful school. To provide an environment where the God-givenWe are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's Where else, within a school bus ride from south west potential of every individual is recognised andstrong reputation for being a compassionate, child London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance forest valued. With this recognition comes the expectationcentred, truly co-educational school of choice schools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuit of high personal achievement and moral standardsfor families seeking an academically ambitious of a medical career, learning history in a building and a developing awareness of our individualenvironment that educates the whole child. that made responsibility to each other and our world. history or playing rugby while designing for a fashion To maintain a broad and forward-lookingSet in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is show. curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to thinkknown for focussing on the academic potential of independently to meet the demands of a rapidlyour pupils, but not at the expense of their pastoral Teachers, staff, pupils and their families are changing world.wellbeing; for a culture that nurtures pupils' limitlessexpected to support and extend the atmosphere To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that ispotential, not just in exams but also in equipping of respect, courtesy, the love of learning and the good and true within and around them in theirthem with the skills to shape the world around them value of friendship that is held dear at Claremont spiritual journey of self- discovery.at university, in their careers and in the wider societyFan Court School. This peaceful and purposeful To equip our pupils with a strong set of values forbeyond. intent extends throughout every lesson and into the future decision making. pastoral and co-curricular activities we offer. The following values are fundamental to everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, selfdiscipline, love for God and man. The School embraces the whole Claremont family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethos2 | Claremontfancourt.co.ukVisionIn accordance with our mission, Claremont FanCourt develops individuals who are outstandingcitizens, aware of their responsibility to others andcontribute positively to global society.We realise this by being a high-quality school ofchoice where young people achieve more than theythink is possible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff,pupils and their families are expected to supportand extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy,the love of learning and the value of friendship thatis held dear at Claremont Fan Court School. Thispeaceful and purposeful intent extends throughoutevery lesson and into the pastoral and co-curricularactivities we offer.Young people leave Claremont Fan Court Schoolas confident, contributing and caring members ofthe global community. They cherish the values thatequip them to make a positive contribution and be aforce for good in the world. Claremontfancourt.co.uk |3
Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful locationand is a warm and welcoming community. Professionalstandards are high, and we encourage ongoing trainingand personal development.The school is located just outside Esher in Surrey and iseasily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 with amplefree staff parking. The nearest train station is Claygatewhich is a 25-minute walk, with local bus services alsoavailable.Esher and its neighbouring towns offer easy accessto both central London and the stunning Surreycountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst beingonly a stone's throw from London and all the facilities acapital city has to offer.The local area has a mix of leisure activities available.Both the historic palace at Hampton Court and thebeautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, as well asSandown Racecourse.Property prices tend to be high locally but there areaffordable options a little further out, and many staffchoose to live slightly further afield.Benefits include group personal pension plan - the schoolmakes a generous contribution with a 3% employeecontribution, 3x salary life assurance, staff discount forchildren attending the school, cycle to work scheme,complimentary lunches and refreshments during termtime. There is also onsite parking.Terms and conditionsSalary:£25,000 - £26,000 dependent on skills and experienceHours:Working throughout the year, Monday to Saturday on arota basis, 40 hours per week. 10.30am to 7.00pm with athirty-minute lunch break (unpaid) and a paid ten-minutebreak each morning and afternoon.On occasion, times will vary so that a working day of 8hours may start earlier or finish later between 6.00amand 7.00pm. The school will give as much notice aspractically possible. There may sometimes be short-termchange to planned events which will require flexibility onthe part of the post-holder.Summer gala day (Saturday in late June or early July)and open mornings (Saturdays), usually 4 per year, arerequired for which additional hours will be paid.