Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Providing high levels of customer service, dealing with scheduled and ad-hoc property maintenance within two school sites to include plumbing and electrical issues plus other maintenance and repair tasks across a wide variety of skills
• Compliance checks including legionella, fire doors and equipment and emergency lighting. Line managed by: Site Manager
• Work towards the successful completion of the Apprenticeship standard Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 including end point assessment
• Key holding duties for locking and unlocking of premises as and when required
• Support the checking of operation of fire alarms, emergency lights, and fire-fighting equipment on a regular basis
• Support general housekeeping and liaison with cleaning staff to ensure premises remain in a suitable and safe condition
• Support the completion of statutory testing as and when required to manufacturers' standards ensuring record keeping is up to date and accurate including boilers, fire alarms etc.
• Undertake emergency cleaning as and when required
• Clean and tidy all outside spaces, paths, gullies and drains including litter picking and emptying of bins including snow clearance when required
• Basic maintenance of caretaking/cleaning equipment and ensure safe storage
• Transport refuse to bins in agreed collection points for agreed collection times
• Carry out porter duties as required including receipt of goods and supplies
• Set out/put away furniture and equipment for school events
• Arrange temporary car parking arrangements and signage as and when required
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance with regard to all regulations, policies and codes of practice
• Collect or order purchasing of goods as required for completion of any caretaking or maintenance jobs
• Take and report monthly meter readings for energy and water services
• Supporting the monitoring of all contractors on site
• Identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacements that require action
• Carry out basic maintenance work following appropriate training
• To install, maintain or repair, jobs of a minor nature relative to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building equipment and furniture
• Once trained to an appropriate level, support general maintenance of building; Plumbing e.g. leaking taps, Joinery i.e. boarding up broken windows, Painting/Decorating, Plastering to small areas. Re-glazing to ground floor level. Electrical i.e. make safe broken light switch/sockets plugs
• Tape over or isolate from further use
• Report repair at earliest opportunity Gas Leaks etc isolate, turn off gas supply
• Report repair at the earliest opportunity. Others as necessary within the capabilities of the post holder
• Clean lights and light fittings. Check and replace faulty lights, tubes and starters on a regular basis. Fit or change the electrical plug head if competent
• Check fuses and replace them with the manufacturer's recommended fuse
• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Leading to opportunities across the school and Trust in roles such as Assistant Site Manager and Site Manager. The school is expanding and is expected to grow by 75% in the next 3 years

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Ability to work effectively Supportive Ability to prioritise tasks Full UK Driving License Motivated Maintain confidentiality Enthusiastic

Qualifications

GCSE 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 3/D or above) Essential

Things to consider

The post holder will require a decent level of physical fitness and involves some heavy lifting, lone working and working outdoors including in adverse conditions. Due to the age of the students and the level of responsibilities involved including the requirement for lone working, site security and dealing with contractors, we require applicants to be aged 18 and over.

Employer

Holbrook School for Autism

https://www.holbrookschoolforautism.co.uk/home-page-2/

Address

John O'gaunts Way

Belper

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Property maintenance operative (level 2)