Facilities Technician
Hard Services
Facilities Management (main)
Estates, Property
The Facilities Technician will:
• Assist with the general maintenance of the building, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure
environment.
• Provide support and an effective and efficient service to members of staff, students and
visitors.
Key Responsibilities
• Undertaking maintenance work to keep the building, furniture and fixtures and fittings in
good working order; using advanced DIY level skills in all trades including joinery, building
work, electrics and plumbing.
• Operating and maintaining plant and machinery, subject to appropriate training including
air handling, air conditioning, pumps, electrical and heating systems, BMS, access control,
kitchen equipment.
• Assisting with weekly testing of the fire alarm system and participating in evacuation
drills; this will include use of the Evacusafe fire evacuation chairs (training to be
provided.)
• Painting and decorating.
• Ensuring deliveries are received, recorded and delivered within the Academy.
• Setting up and rearranging furniture for exams, meetings, assemblies etc.
• Ensuring facilities routines are completed fully and correctly - legionella checks, pest
control, maintenance and servicing of equipment, periodic checks.
• Acting as a key holder for the building and taking responsibility for security and building
systems including fire and intruder alarms, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensuring the building is kept secure at all times, including external access to the building
and internal access to restricted areas.
• Using a computer to access tasks from an online helpdesk system and updating and
closing tasks as they are progressed.
• Providing a speedy response to staff requests raised using a text messaging app called
Slack.
• Liaising with and supporting Schools Space (an event management company who operate
the building in evenings and at weekends) in facilities related matters.
• Ensuring the building is kept safe at all times, including an understanding of fire and
emergency systems, basic health and safety and risk assessments and adhering to safe
working procedures at all times.
• Working with contractors to assist and direct them in their duties on site.
• Driving the Academy’s minibus (must be over 21 and have held a UK driving licence for a
minimum of 2 years.)
• Providing First Aid, subject to training.
• To undertake other duties, appropriate to the post, as may be required from time to time.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
• Experience of facilities management in a modern building. (Desirable)
• First Aid experience (desirable -training will be provided.)
• Basic skills and experience in all aspects of building maintenance: joinery, general building work,
electrics, plumbing and plant maintenance. (Advanced skills are desirable but not essential.)
• Good customer service skills and a can-do attitude.
• Attentive to detail and high standards of workmanship.
• The ability to exercise initiative, work independently and take responsibility.
• Physically fit and capable of manual labour.
• Basic computer skills. (Additional training can be provided.)
• Full UK driving licence required, category D1 for driving up to a 17-seat minibus (Desirable)
Knowledge and Understanding
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding children. (Training will be provided.)
• A formal certification in the use of tools and equipment. (Desirable but not essential.)
Professional Attributes
• An understanding of the Academy’s mission and values.
• Reliable and able to work as an effective member of a team.
• Able to work under pressure during busy periods, prioritise and manage time effectively.
• A positive attitude and a solution focused approach.
• Flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of the Academy and staff.
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