Site Maintenance Assistant

Function of the post: In liaison with, and in the absence of, the relevant Site Manager; take responsibility for the maintenance

and security of the schools’ premises and site. Working as a part of an effective wider site team to ensure

the schools meet with health and safety legislation and is a safe environment for the schools’ communities. Principal Accountabilities: • In liaison with the Site Manager ensure that the buildings and site are secure, undertaking security

checks including locking and unlocking of buildings and setting and disarming the alarms, when

required. Ensure emergency procedures for the relevant site are understood • Monitor the general condition of the exterior and interior buildings, and as directed by your line

manager undertake repairs and maintenance activities to improve the appearance and safety of the

buildings and grounds as may reasonably be required; • As directed by your line manager, oversee on-site maintenance contractors to ensure work is

undertaken in line with health and safety regulations, school policy, and the work is completed to

the required specification and standards within the timescale set out in the contract, reporting to

your line manager or the Operations/Business Manager as appropriate. • Maintain accurate and current records and reporting procedures in liaison with your line manager

and in accordance with individual Schools, Trust and regulatory procedures to ensure the schools

maintain strict health and safety standards, including fire, legionella, site security, asbestos,

emergency lighting, and electrical tests; • Operate equipment and systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and alarms ensuring that they

are maintained in good working order at all times, reporting any faults or deficiencies to the Site

Manager or other relevant person; • Monitor stock and order supplies as required and in line with individual School and Trust

procedures; • In liaison with your line manager and the Academy Operations Officer ensure that correct

procedures are followed for purchase, gathering quotations, and overseeing planned grounds

improvement work and contracted services work as required; • Prepare rooms for use to include unlocking and opening rooms, re-arrange layout/furniture, stored in the room, with rooms secured and locked;

Reviewed February 2024 equipment and additional furniture as requested. The room should be returned to the normal layout at the end of the session and the room user advised to return any equipment or resources not normally • Undertake various collections and deliveries across the site(s) adhering to safety and mindful of key

transition times; • Ensure each of the School sites is kept to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and that

a safe environment is maintained at all times, including undertaking cleaning as required and

covering any absences within the cleaning team • Support and assist member