JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Worker – General Assistant and Grounds Worker

SCALE/GRADE: H

DIVISION: Children and Young People Services

SECTION: Schools Services

LOCATION: Meldreth Manor /Orchard manor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

RESPONSIBLE TO: Maintenance Officer

PURPOSE OF JOB:

To assist in maintaining the site by ensuring that all the buildings and grounds are kept in good order as directed by the Maintenance Officer or under the supervision of a member of the maintenance team. To carry out various tasks for which you have been trained with out direct supervision.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 To assist in routine Maintenance work and new works in line with service needs and as required by your line manager.  To have experience in carrying out the above tasks.  To assist in all aspects of building and grounds Maintenance.  To assist in keeping all external areas tidy and free of litter in conjunction with the domestic team.  To assist in securing the buildings and site as required by your line manager  To assist in maintaining equipment and ensure that any defects are reported to your line manager.  To assist the maintenance team on general maintenance as appropriate and as directed by your line manager  To work in a manner that promotes your health and safety and that of others.  To assist in the provision of a safe and stimulating environment for Service Users.  To communicate in a professional manner with Service Users, staff and visitors.  To participate in staff training programmes.  To assist in setting up public events such as the school fete.  To occasionally work unsociable hours in line with the business of the service.  To perform such additional activities commensurate with their post as may be requested by your line manager or a Senior Manager.  To further Equal Opportunities work consistent with Scope’s policies.