School Site Maintenance Manager

confidential; York; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

WorkwithSchools is seeking a reliable School Site Maintenance Manager to support schools in York and North Yorkshire. You will manage day-to-day maintenance, safety and security to ensure a safe environment for pupils and staff.

The role requires practical maintenance or facilities experience, hands-on DIY skills, and the ability to work independently. You will join a responsive team, cover out-of-hours access, and coordinate with contractors to keep premises in good order.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities management experience.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently.
• Strong DIY and problem solving skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its practical implications.
• Approachable, flexible and capable of communicating with staff, pupils, parents and contractors.
• Painting and decorating skills.
• Buildings and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises; monitor CCTV and intruder alarms.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and general DIY; liaise with external contractors.
• Be part of a team of key-holders; first point of contact for access to premises (including out of hours).
• Part of a rota to unlock/lock and secure buildings.
• Complete regular health and safety checks and site inspections; test fire equipment and follow evacuation procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting, alarms and other site systems.
• Perform opening and closing procedures, including locking/unlocking the premises.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and keep records up-to-date.
• Keep premises clean and tidy; remove graffiti, rubbish, leaves; clean up after students ill or have accidents.
• Gritting and maintaining the sites.
• Arrange furniture and prepare rooms for meetings, exams, assemblies and after-school events.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety knowledge

DIY skills

Proactive independent work

Good communication

CCTV & intruder alarms familiarity

Tools

CCTV / alarm systems familiarity

Job description

Make a difference to the school environment where children learn, grow and thrive.

WorkwithSchools are looking to recruit reliable and proactive School Site Maintenance Managers to join our supply team, for ongoing work in schools in York and North Yorkshire. Various hours available. The purpose of the role is ensuring school buildings and grounds are in proper working order, and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all users. A competitive rate of pay is on offer.

School Site Manager key duties include:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance and security of the school premises. Monitoring of CCTV equipment and intruder alarms
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and general DIY - i.e, changing light bulbs, securing windows, general painting & decorating, unblocking sinks etc and liaising with external contractors
• Being part of a team of key-holders being first point of contact for access to school premises including out of hours
• Being part of a rota system to unlock, lock and secure buildings
• Completing regular health and safety checks and site inspections. Testing of fire equipment and following all procedures for evacuating the buildings
• Monitoring heating, lighting, alarms and other site systems
• Carrying out opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking the premises.
• Adherence to COSHH regulations and keeping records up-to-date
• Keeping the premises clean and tidy, removing graffiti, rubbish, leaves etc. Includes cleaning up when students are ill or have accidents.
• Gritting & maintaining the sites.
• Arranging furniture and preparing rooms for meetings, exams, assemblies and after school events

The successful candidate needs;

• Practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities management experience
• To be proactive, organised and able to work independently
• Good DIY and problem solving skills
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and the practical implications
• To be approachable, flexible and able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents and contractors
• Painting and decorating skills
• Buildings and grounds maintenance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all WorkwithSchools staff to share this commitment. We also require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via the DBS if you are not registered with the DBS Online Update Service.