Premises & Maintenance Associate

Alkborough Primary Academy; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkborough Primary Academy is seeking a reliable premises and facilities assistant to support daily operations on the school site. You will carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and checks, manage heating and safety systems, and ensure the building remains secure and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role also involves assisting with cleaning duties, coordinating contractor access, monitoring health and safety, and recording maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman.
• Carrying out repairs, to include plumbing, redecorating and joinery/fixings
• Key holder - responsible for opening and closing of the site when required
• Be a registered key holder and a point of contact in an emergency
• Be available for out of hours’ lettings for such as school events and allow contractors access to site
• Maintaining records of repair, maintenance and compliance as directed
• Operate and respond appropriately to alarm equipment, fire, intruder and operating systems.
• To carry out compliance testing and other weekly/monthly checks and maintain records
• Responsible for heating - day to day management of boilers etc. e.g. maintenance of appropriate temperature, checking of plant/equipment
• Porterage of equipment e.g. delivering parcels, moving furniture and equipment
• To carry out minor ground’s maintenance tasks as necessary
• To carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as needed, such as due to a spillage
• To report any cleaning issues to the cleaning manager and share operational information
• Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately and safely
• Setting up of equipment and resources as requested
• Actively support the Trust in its sustainability aims and recycling initiatives
• Report any defects of the buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Estates Supervisor or the Head of Operations in their absence.
• Monitor contractors to ensure health and safety compliance
• Keep paths, entrances free of rubbish, debris, ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.
• Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required.

Job description

Alkborough Primary Academy is seeking a reliable premises and facilities assistant to support daily operations on the school site. You will carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and checks, manage heating and safety systems, and ensure the building remains secure and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role also involves assisting with cleaning duties, coordinating contractor access, monitoring health and safety, and recording maintenance activities.