Summer Facilities

• Ensures the smooth running of the Facilities/IT provision in the school
• Full-time, 6 days per week, June to August
• Shares emergency duty on a rota basis

CORE SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly motivated, proactive and positive, creative & energetic with lots of common sense as key
• Ability to work independently with strong decision making skills
• Confident with general maintenance and IT issues with a hands on approach
• Previous experience of and/or training in Health and Safety
• Enjoys working in busy & varied environment
• Organised with attention to detail
• Enjoys working under pressure & able to meet tight deadlines
• Customer service minded and quality oriented
• Ability to handle difficult situations with ease & remain calm & positive under pressure
• Flexible attitude to work and creative problem solver
• Have the right to live and work in the country of employment

OBJECTIVES:

• To ensure that all health and safety issues are treated as priority and criteria of accrediting bodies with regards to health and safety are met

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

FACILTIES

• Ensures building is kept in premium condition by carrying out routine building checks and following up on issues.
• Liaises with external maintenance contractors while onsite.
• Maintains & replenishes supplies of maintenance stock
• Decorating & paintwork as required.
• Performs regular safety checks such as ensuring fire doors are closing properly, fire signs are in place, fire alarm & emergency lighting equipment is functioning, fire blankets & extinguishers are in place and not tampered with etc.
• Performs regular risk assessments of buildings & grounds, notifying line manager of any concerns.
• Acts as designated Fire Officer and ensures that staff receive appropriate fire alarm and awareness training.
• Acts as Health & Safety Officer, ensuring that legal requirements and procedures are maintained, policies followed and appropriate staff have training and awareness as required.
• Ensures all classrooms are adequately furnished, well presented and appropriate for learning needs
• Ensures that living and leisure areas are adequately furnished, well presented and appropriate for required use
• Manages list of maintenance issues, ensures repairs are promptly carried out and feedback given to staff reporting issues.
• Monitors school courtyard and social areas during break-times
• Ensures appropriate signage is in place and notice boards are organised & effective.
• Deals with student enquiries & requests as required
• Checks furnishings regularly for any adjustments or repairs required
• Checks all light fittings & replace bulbs as required
• Assembly and move furniture/other items around the site as required
• Assists with unexpected cleaning if required when cleaners are off site
• Other general maintenance / caretaker duties as required
• Tours buildings regularly to ensure any Health and Safety issues are urgently addressed and the building is maintained to the highest possible standards.

TECHNOLOGY:

• Troubleshoots routine software and hardware problems for staff and students.
• Ensures wifi is working throughout the building at all times
• Ensures excellent IT provision in the school, residence and other EF buildings, liaising with Global IT department where appropriate

GENERAL:

• Able to open and close the school when needed.
• Supports the team with maintenance and cleaning issues, including liaising with cleaners and contractors.
• Takes pride in the look and feel of school and campus and helps to keep the buildings fit for purpose and customer friendly.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and character referencing.

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