Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - Northwood School

To have overall responsibility for the supervision of the school premises including:

• Locking and unlocking the premises


• Ensuring community users sign the lettings sheet


• Carrying out security checks, including the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the school’s grounds


• Operation of fire, security systems and all-weather pitch


• Operation of boilers for heating and hot water


• Responding to emergencies affecting the school premises


• Attention to security is very important to ensure there is no unauthorised access during the hire period


• To be proactive in maintaining excellent cleaning standards in both designated areas and those required in support of the Premises team


• To carry out maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and painting


• Moving furniture as requested, within Health & Safety guidelines e.g. setting out and clearing away chairs and tables, or moving water urns


• Cleaning floors and other communal areas as requested by the Premises Manager


• Ensure any Health & Safety issues are reported to the Premises Manager or Operations Director


• Always ensure safe working practices and the correct use of plant and equipment 


• Safe storage of all cleaning and COSHH materials


• Contributing to risk assessment


• Other duties arising from the use of the school site


• Carry out emergency cleaning duties which may arise


• To carry out related Premises maintenance, such as descaling of taps, flushing toilets, litter picking, setting up chairs/tables, 3G Astro Turf maintenance


• Where necessary ensuring that main entrances and paths are clear of snow or ice by applying salt


• To maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings


• Trouble shoot problems as they arise


• To carry out your duties in a polite, efficient and cheerful manner building relationships with regular users


• To treat students, parents, staff, visitors and contractors with care, consideration and courtesy in accordance with the school’s ethos and values


• To promote a favourable image of Northwood School to all building users


• To present high standards of personal appearance in accordance with the school’s ethos and values