Our long-term educational client based near Haywards Heath is looking to add another maintenance assistant to their team. Monday to Friday – 08.00 – 17.00.

Salary £29264 plus 28 days annual leave including B/holidays, pension and free lunch.

A DBS check will be taken up for this role.

The Maintenance assistant role encompasses all aspects of site maintenance and requires a close working relationship with the Head of Maintenance, the Bursar and other members of the Estate team.

To report to and liaise with the Head of Maintenance regarding all issues that relate to the maintenance and administration of the school estate. To include (but not limited to)

- All building and site repairs,
- Health and safety compliance
- Fire risk analysis and compliance
- Security
- Plumbing
- COSHH
- General maintenance
- School logistics

To assist with preventative maintenance. To review and negotiate with subcontractors, coordinate repairs and perform compliance tests under the supervision of the Head of Maintenance.

To order parts, chemicals and stock in accordance with the school budget and purchasing procedures. To adhere to cost control and monitor the maintenance expenditure within the approved budget

To maintain and ensure compliance with all the appropriate health and safety regulations. To undertake regular checks on a systematic basis and in particular:

Weekly Legionella Flush
Monthly carbon-monoxide checks
Monthly window safety checks
Monthly Blind Cleat safety check
Monthly Smoke Alarm Battery Check
Monthly Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blanket checks
Weekly Playground Equipment Safety checks: To maintain and check equipment safety, including but not limited to door closures, ladders, playground equipment and workshop facilities

To assist the Groundsman with gardening duties all the year round and maintenance of the grounds including mowing and marking pitches, as directed by the Head of Maintenance in conjunction with the Head of Grounds and Site Security.
To perform carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing and minor electrical work as may be required. To maintain locks and keys.
To be willing to drive all school vehicles including minibuses. To attend relevant minibus driving training and an annual driver medical.
To be Out of hours duty phone holder on a rota basis to be agreed.
To be a secondary phone response contact in case of emergency
To assist with School logistics including stage/seating erection
To maintain internal and external lighting, including setting time clocks
To assist with snow clearing, de-icing and other hazards that may arise
To work with other members of the staff team in a co-operative and helpful manner.
To deliver any reasonable request by the Bursar, Facilities Manager or the Head of Maintenance.

Other requirements:
Meticulous maintenance skills (Electrical certification an advantage)
Full, clean driving licence (DI licence an advantage)
Excellent communication skills.
A warm and professional manner
Attention to detail and safety
Loyalty, tact, enthusiasm and flexibility
The ability to work independently, yet as part of the team