Apprentice Assistant Site Supervisor

Main duties and responsibilities:

SECURITY:

• To have responsibility for the school keys; to ensure the school is securely locked at night, at weekends and during holidays.
• Facilitating opening and locking up of site to authorised users.
• To act as part of the Site Team in regard to key holder duties for alarm callouts and to have a knowledge of the security camera system

HEATING AND LIGHTING:

• Effective operation of heating, lighting and water systems including all routine and general maintenance, the arrangements for servicing and overall efficiency of all energy systems.
• Day to day boiler care and routine maintenance.
• Replace consumable items such as light bulbs (after appropriate training is given).
• Identifying maintenance and servicing needs in respect of: fan heaters, lighting units, thermostats, boiler house, plumbing etc.
• Management in terms of pipe of heater leaks and valve failure, including awareness of stop tap positions and emergency procedure for electricity and gas.
• Encouraging energy savings by all users whilst maintaining adequate levels of heating and lighting.
• Maintain an efficient working heating system.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

• Undertake a rolling programme of Residual Circuit Device testing as part of the Site Team
• Checking sewerage and water services to ensure effective operation and cleaning minor blockages as part of crisis management.
• Checking and maintaining doors, handles and locks.
• Cleaning of storm drains and gutters as required.
• Maintaining furniture where on-site maintenance is possible – desks, chairs, lockers, etc.
• Removing graffiti and monitoring vandalism and maltreatment.
• Basic painting.
• Emptying of litter bins on a regular basis and maintaining a litter free environment.
• Maintaining general tidiness of the site including sweeping of paths and steps around site.
• Liaison with outside, or DMBC contractors on site to ensure access, adequate completion of job and tidying up.
• DIY work i.e. putting up shelves/notice boards etc.
• Identifying areas requiring attention and possibilities for savings – reporting them to the Site Manager for his attention and necessary action.
• Clearance and gritting of paths and other appropriate areas during bad weather.
• To undertake basic grounds maintenance.

PORTERAGE:

• Movement of furniture as required e.g. hall chairs, desks and chairs, classroom furniture.
• Movement of delivered goods around the school site.
• Assistance with setting up for exams.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• To inform the Site Manager of all issues of concern, especially matters pertaining to Health & Safety.
• To be aware of the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety and Welfare.
• To be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.
• To be aware of and implement current guidelines and working policies e.g. asbestos, working in roof spaces and the enforcement of such policies/guidelines.

CLEANING:

• Maintain links with the cleaning service provider, especially cleaner-in-charge, in order to promote good working relationships and mutual support wherever possible.
• To fulfil the cleaner duties of the designated areas; setting the example of the high standard of cleaning desired throughout the school.
• To monitor cleaning standards and keep the Site Manager informed

• Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.  

   Day release:  

•   You will undertake Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 standard.  
• Property maintenance operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.   
• You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.   
•  You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.