Site Maintenance Officer

The Raise Academy opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily from the Halton and St Helens areas. The school provides a calm, safe and welcoming environment for pupils that might have struggled to succeed in traditional educational settings. The Raise Academy pupils have the opportunity to be engaged in a wide range of vocational and practical subjects providing them with new opportunities to progress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum is underpinned by high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons are taught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors and pastoral/teaching assistants. Our vision for The Raise Academy is to work tirelessly to provide excellence for every student. We hope to capture a newfound curiosity and imagination to help all become the best versions of themselves leading to high quality academic and vocational achievement and positive post-16 destinations. The Raise Academy also provides the opportunity for you as educators, and those supporting education to make a real difference in an environment that supports your professional development. I hope you will want to join our team to help shape our school and create an aspirational environment for our pupils. Please get in touch if you have any questions and I look forward to hearing from you. Mr Paul Eager, Executive Headteacher

Main duties:

· Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.

· Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.

· Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.

· Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.

· Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.

· Grounds maintenance as required.

· Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.

· Porterage around the school site/s.

· Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.

· Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

· Managing appropriate cleaning schedule and supporting the Regional Estates Manager to oversee quality of cleaning across site.

· Providing technical maintenance and support for specialist practical classrooms (DT / Science / Food Technology).

Health and safety:

· Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.

· Co-operating on all issues involving health and safety.

· Using the appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.

· Carry out risk assessments.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, demonstrating proficiency in relevant software systems to monitor, update and manage premises compliance schedules, statutory checks ensuring required actions are completed within appropriate timescales.

· Ensure all equipment is maintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.

· Manage servicing of any equipment in line with manufacturer's guidelines and warranties under direction of Regional Estates Manager.

· Support Site Manger to facilitate suitable programme of cyclical maintenance in place covering all statutory health and safety requirements.

· Not interfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.

· Act as Site representative at Health and Safety Committee.

· Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Regional Estates Manager/School Office Manager, as soon as possible.

· Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner.

Other duties:

· Holiday/cover for the Caretaker / Regional Estates Manager, as required.

· Overtime work, when required and in agreement with the School Office Manager.

· Respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.

· General cleaning, when required.

· Supervision of contractors.

· Painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs.

· Health and safety checks, in line with legislation.

· Sweeping/salting and keeping clear school footpaths and car parks.

· Litter collection around the school sites.

· To assist around the school and social times including mixing with staff and pupils and helping to set up and clear away mess after break times.

· Any other duties that may be required.

· This role requires significant periods of lone working and as such, the postholder will need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work.

· Support with the feeding and general care of the school’s animals during school holidays, as required.

· The ability to use own initiative is essential.

Safeguarding:

· All staff have a responsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies are adhered to, at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with School Policy.

· A commitment to attend suitable training, to support safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the school.

· Attendance at specific staff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

Holidays:

· Holidays should be taken, in agreement and negotiation with the School Office Manager.

Note: Post holders will be expected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

• Access to training and CPD including further professional qualifications
• Specialist training when/where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible and supportive approach to work
• Free lunch and refreshments at school
• Free parking (including charging station's onsite)
• Nursery Benefits
• Perkbox - Vouchers, discounts and wellbeing.

Full driver’s licence.

A H&S qualification

Experience coordinating premises improvements

· Good Numeracy and Literacy skills

· Experience that supports maintenance of an aspect of buildings or premises

· Experience that is transferrable to the role

· Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice – health and safety

· Ability to use a range of tools and equipment, ensuring safe handling and storage

· Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

· Ability to use own initiative

· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external personnel, contractors and suppliers

· Understanding of school roles and responsibilities

· Willingness to participate in training and development

· Ability to carry out basic repairs, for example, painting and decorating