Site Assistant

* Site AssistantLocation: Soundwell, Bristol**Home School:** Soundwell Academy**Job Description**: Site Assistant**Grade: 4 SCP 7 – 10 – £26,403 – £27,694****Responsible to**: Head Teacher and Site Manager**Responsible for: the postholder will be required to secure the site at the end of the day, general repairs, maintenance and compliance tasks****Hours of work:** Starting time can be discussed at point of interview. End of shift will be 6pm – 24 days statutory holidays.**If the correct candidate is found we will close the job advert early.****Job Purpose:**The primary purpose of this post is to undertake a range of duties with regard to the building,site and environment and their users, ensuring their safety and security.**Main Duties & Responsibilities:*** As a main keyholder be responsible for the security of the premises, to include locking up of the premises.* Escorting contractors and others to sites of repair and maintenance, monitoring the safety of their working practices, reporting where possible on the quality of their work and follow up any apparent failures.* To be responsible for the receiving of deliveries of goods and equipment and distributing as appropriate. To include maintaining appropriate records as required and appropriate levels of cleaning and repair materials.* To be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas e.g. the removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces, to keep surface drains free of obstruction, to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.* To be responsible for cleaning areas not covered by other contracts together with emergency cleaning duties arising during the working day.* To undertake general portage duties to include the moving deliveries, moving dining room tables and removing bin bags.**School Support & General:*** To attend all department meetings and relevant staff meetings* To attend all training courses as directed* To participate in the School’s Performance Management Review process and make use of professional development opportunities.* To play an active and positive role.* To maintain confidentiality according to organisation and legal requirements. ● To be aware of equal opportunities policies and principles and health & safety regulations ● Use electronic devices to receive work and instructions, record work activities, and communicate as necessary (e.g., Ipads, mobile phones, pagers and two-way radios, email)* The postholder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager* To undertake other duties that can be reasonably expected of and are relevant to the level and nature of the post**This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to the posts and does not describe in detail all of the duties required to carry them out.****Physical Effort & Working Environment.*** The postholder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting, pushing, pulling and stretching in the course of their duties. There may be an increased level or physical effort required in areas for children with personal or specialist needs.* Due to the nature of cleaning, there will be an expectation that the postholder will be exposed to dirt and dust which on occasions, for example adverse weather conditions, may be higher than normal.**Personal Specification****It is expected that the successful candidate would possess the following attributes:****Essential:*** Current, clean driving licence* Responds enthusiastically to a demanding and busy environment* Driven to succeed, independently and as part of a team* Reliable, adaptable and innovative approach to work activities* Sets and maintains high standards of delivery with attention to detail being essential* Ability to work to set schedules* Ability to re-prioritise work at short notice, responding to urgent tasks while undertaking routine tasks* Ability to manage own workload within agreed time frame* Responds professionally to customer requests* Keeps customers informed of progress of work using clear, informative detail* Tactfully and diplomatically manage customers expectations* Uses own initiative to overcome problems* Good communication skills* Uses resources efficiently and effectively* Approachable and friendly* Remains calm under pressure* Willing to travel and work across multiple locations within local geographical area* Basic computer knowledge and ability to competently use mobile devices* Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements* Uses safe working methods* Willing to work extra hours and be flexible with shift patterns as necessary* Willingly carries out repetitive tasks**Able to:*** Climb a ladder and stairs unaided* Work at heights* Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping* Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance* Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)* Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination* Use electronic devices to communicate* Commitment to working with and on behalf of, diverse groups of people in a way which values and respects their needs* Takes responsibility for own personal development**Desirable*** Experience of general maintenance work* A technical craft qualification* Experience or understanding of working in education/school/Leisure environment* Fire safety awareness* Knowledge & understanding of Health and Safety At Work Regulations* Asbestos awareness* Legionella/water regulations awareness #J-18808-Ljbffr