Job description

MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER

The School

Founded in 1915, St Christopher School is an independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3-18. We have 535 pupils and 199 teaching and support staff. We have no school uniform and everyone is called by their first name. We have no religious affiliation and welcome students and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Ethos

We treat our young people as individuals and aim for them to develop competence and resourcefulness, social conscience and moral courage, the capacity for friendship and a true zest for life.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Maintenance Team Member who will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day maintenance and routine monitoring checks across the site. You will provide safe and efficient operation of the site and maintain high standards of property repair.

The position will require a flexible working approach as you are required to be on-call for alternative weekends to a maximum of 24 per year. You will be required to liaise with your colleague to ensure that the Estate Managers on-call Monday to Friday periods of leave are covered.

Main Duties:

• Carry out general maintenance tasks, as instructed by the Estate Manager, and assist with refurbishment work and light laboring duties, as and when required.
• To undertake minor repairs including maintenance duties for example; rehang doors, replace window catches, secure broken windows, painting etc.
• Undertake emergency call outs and facilitate the letting of the School, at times outside of normal hours.
• Ensuring heating systems operate efficiently.
• Be familiar with the procedure for the building evacuation in the event of fire, flood, major damage.
• Compliance with Health & Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments. All matters of a Health and Safety nature to be attended to or reported immediately.
• Security of buildings cleaning equipment and materials, store rooms and access keys.
• Regularly check, at agreed intervals, the condition and operation of general lighting, emergency lighting, self-closing fire doors, window/fasteners, extractors and yard gulley’s and remedy same, or report for the attention by appropriate tradesperson.
• To assist in the running and operation of the swimming pool plant room. Cleaning and chemical treatment of the swimming pool. Maintaining the equipment and filters in good order and keeping pool water at the required temperature.
• To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary and reports defects and malfunctions to the Estate Manager.
• To clean light fittings and to test lighting systems weekly replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices.
• To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the School and grounds are litter free.
• To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions (i.e. clearing snow, gritting etc.)
• To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the Estate Manager, or where not immediately available technical services or regular contractors, and report minor faults on site to the Estate Manager.
• In liaison with the Estate Manager, dealing with Contractors as required.
• Assisting school functions and lettings as required, and prior to school/public relation events (e.g. open days and functions) ensure that the school is checked for tidiness, litter etc.
• Maintain the school boiler rooms, keeping it clean, free from rubbish or flammable materials.
• Any other duties which maybe responsibly requested of you.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will display the following essential attributes:

• Be able to do general handyperson duties. This position would suit an all-rounder who can do general carpentry, building maintenance, basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Have a good work ethic and the commitment to maintain high standards.
• Recognise Health and Safety matters.
• Be able to climb ladders and work at height or in confined spaces.
• Be well-organised
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be enthusiastic, have excellent interpersonal skills, IT skills and be flexible.

Hours of work:

This is a full time role working hours are Monday to Friday 11:00 to 20:00 (40 hours per week) there are no variations to these days.

Salary:

The role is set on the Support Staff Pay scale between Point 25 – 28 Full Time Equivalent (FTE £28,756.14 - £31,542.69). Based on a 40-hour week.

Holidays:

Five weeks plus 8 bank / public holidays

Benefits:

• The successful candidate will be entitled to join the St Christopher contributory Pension Scheme. Currently the School contributes 8% towards the scheme and matches individual's contributions to a maximum contribution by the School of 12%.
• The School operates health benefit and death-in-service schemes for staff.
• Employee Assistance Programme, an independent, free and confidential advice service that can offer both practical advice and emotional support.
• Part remission of fees at St Christopher School for children of employees (subject to our normal entry procedures). Please note that remission of school fees is not a contractual entitlement.

The Governors reserve the right to vary the rate of remission or to withdraw it altogether.

• Free parking on site.

The Application Process:

In order to apply for this post candidates are required to complete the St Christopher School Application
Form, which can be found on the School’s website (www.stchris.co.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/).

Completed applications should be sent, along with a letter of application outlining why you are applying for the role and how your skill set matches our requirements to:

Human Resources Team
St Christopher School
Barrington Road
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3JZ

Application Deadline: 1200 noon, on Friday 6th January 2023. We are happy to accept applications by email or post

Interviews: Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 9th January 2023.

Early application is advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.

Child Protection

At St Chris we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The School is committed to safeguarding children and has rigorous safer recruitment procedures in place. An Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance.

Data Protection

In the course of employment at the School, staff may have access to confidential information relating to pupils and their families and are required to exercise due consideration in the way they use such information. Staff should not act in any way which might be prejudicial to the School’s interest. Information which may be included in the category covers both the general business of the school and information regarding specific individuals. A strict code of confidentiality must be adhered to at all times. The School is registered under the Data Protection Act 1984 and staff must not at any time use the personal data held by the school or disclose such data to a third person.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,756.14-£31,542.69 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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