School Site Maintenance Manager

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools); York, York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools) is seeking a reliable School Site Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance and security of school buildings and grounds in York and surrounding areas. The role covers routine upkeep, safety checks, and coordinating with contractors.

The successful candidate will manage access, alarms, and site systems, ensure COSHH compliance, and support events and daily operations within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 - e.g, 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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Independence / initiative

Flexible / adaptable

Problem solving

Job description

Company: City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)

City of York Trading Limited (WorkwithSchools)