Handy Person/ Maintenance Operative

2 weeks ago


Oxford Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Dragon School Full time

The Dragon is seeking to appoint a Handyperson / Maintenance Operative to join the Estates Department. This role will focus on carrying out general maintenance and general repairs across our estate, and supporting with the core business functions of the schools operations. The Head of Estates has recently created this position to support the implementation of the day-to-day reactive works which arise to ensure that the Dragon is as fully operational and functional as possible.

Main Purpose:

The Handyperson / Maintenance Operative will be responsible on a daily basis to the Maintenance Manager, and will be line managed by the Head of Estates. The main responsibilities will focus on carrying out maintenance, repairs and general upkeep of the School’s buildings and fabric at both the Prep and Pre-Prep school sites, and across all boarding and residential properties. They are responsible for coordinating and ensuring the works carried out by the Maintenance team is completed to the standard expected by the Dragon, in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy and Guidelines. This includes maintaining electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related systems. Where they are competent to do so, they should proactively conduct repairs and renewals in pursuance of this function.

Duties and Responsibilities:

§ To carry out maintenance and general repairs across our estate

§ Supporting the supervision of contractors carrying out both repairs and statutory servicing maintenance and checks, ensuring the work is carried out to the standard expected by the Dragon

§ Making recommendations for improvements and new work to the Maintenance Manager and/or Head of Estates

§ Ensuring that all departmental (workshop and storage) areas are kept clean and tidy at all times and that tools/equipment are safely stored and serviceable;

§ To achieve the above tasks efficiently and effectively the Handyperson / Maintenance Operative will work in a fully hands on role as part of maintenance team

§ The post holder will establish, maintain and account for a stock of appropriate tools and protective clothing at the School’s expense.

§ Accurately completing job-related records – job sheets, stock records etc, as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Head of Estates

§ The post of Handyperson / Maintenance Operative carries with it a risk of personal injury and so professional competence in judging the impact of defects on buildings and people, in carrying out repairs should be considered at all times. Should the postholder be in any doubt over such questions he is to seek guidance immediately from either the Head of Estates or the H&S Officer. The post holder should ensure that maintenance staff deal only with issues within the bounds of their individual professional competence. Particular care should be paid in the following areas - Manual handling/lifting, working at height and with ladders/platforms, working with electricity, plumbing and plant, working with power tools.

§ The Handyperson / Maintenance Operative and the Maintenance team are required to participate in an out-of-hours lock up and standby cover regime, to provide sickness and holiday cover at both Pre and Pre Prep Sites, and to be prepared to react and come in to school out-of-hours in the event of an emergency

§ As required by the Head of Estates, assisting in the performance of other “whole team” duties occasionally undertaken by all members of the Estates team (for example Open Days, Sport Days, and Dragon Sale)

§ Complying with both statutory and School Health & Safety Policies and procedures and maintaining records and control of substances covered by COSHH and other regulations

§ The Estates Staff are expected to dress practically to suit their role, but also smartly as they will be seen as the School’s representatives by parents and the local community. Employees are expected to wear an approved uniform and PPE where relevant which will be purchased by the School

§ To carry out any other reasonable task as required by the Head of Estates, Chief Operating Officer and/or Head

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £16,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024

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