Site Maintenance Officer Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a Site Maintenance Officer Apprentice to support the planning and delivery of the school maintenance & refurbishment tasks. You will receive a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Qualification.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,000 - £18,000 depending on experience

Training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours

Between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday – to be confirmed at interview.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties;

To be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents; including being the registered key holder
To ensure that the lighting and heating systems are in good working condition
To carry out cleaning of designated areas
To undertake minor repairs and porterage duties
Maintain the school building, including effecting repairs and improvements in order to fulfil the school’s specific responsibilities
Monitor and operate the engineering system (i.e., heating, etc) and advise management of any faults in order to ensure the most economical use of fuel and water
Discuss with and monitor the work of contractors engaged by school and C.B.S. to ensure specified standards are achieved
Monitor, operate and maintain appropriate site security systems, including opening and closing the building at the beginning and end of the school day, lettings outside school hours and responding to call outs as necessary in order to provide satisfactory security arrangements
Maintain and monitor health and safety standards, reporting any failures to comply with the school’s statutory obligations in this area and ensure that the contractor’s work meets Health and Safety Regulations
Carry out portering and cleaning duties (including the moving of heavy furniture) which will secure the most efficient use of resources
Order supplies in order to maintain the necessary stock of appropriate resources. Receive delivery of supplies, furniture and parcels and ensure their correct distribution

Where you’ll work

Ruskin Rd, Crewe

CW2 7JT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.

Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.

Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.

Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.

Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.

Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.

Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.

Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.

Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.

Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.

Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.

Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.

Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.

Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.

Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.

Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.

Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.

Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.

Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.

Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.

Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.

Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.

Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.

Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.