Facility Assistant

FACILITIES ASSISTANT

BACKGROUND, COMPANY INFORMATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Parkwood Leisure, a leisure support services company, is part of Parkwood Holdings. The Company operates over 70 facilities nationwide employing a total of around 4,500 employees at these sites. Aiming to deliver high quality services to our customers, the Company also prides itself on its exemplary health and safety record and commitment to staff. With the recent successes in delivering PFI and PPP solutions to Clients, the Company is well placed to continue its growth within the leisure market.

The Facilities Assistant has a varied and interesting role. The activities at Mulberry are wide ranging and include the operation of the School Premises and a Community Use Sports Centre in the evening and weekend. This allows for an exciting day, using your skills on a diverse range of jobs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary Objectives for the Facilities Assistant position will be: -

• To ensure that the building is safe for all users and all work is carried out within site specific Health & Safety procedures

• To maintain, develop and care for all internal and external areas of the school in line with the contractual performance standards

The Facilities Assistant will focus day to day on the following tasks:

• Opening and unlocking of the building

• Equipment set ups i.e. exams & school events

• Maintenance of tools/machinery and PL equipment, including grounds equipment such as; strimmers and lawn mowers etc (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

• Assist in basic grounds work i.e. weeding, litter picking, sweeping and emptying bins

• General day to day maintenance duties

• Health & Safety - to check building regularly for any hazards and report immediately

• Be aware of site security and report issues immediately

• To ensure no build up of rubbish or items which could result in fire risk

• To use Personal Protective Equipment and to work within all agreed Health & Safety procedures and methods of work

• To use any tools and machinery safely (only when management has agreed competent to do so)

• Carry out regular Health & Safety checks as dictated by the Operations Manager, i.e. Fire Call Point tests, Extinguisher checks, Fire Exit checks etc

• Be aware of noise disruption and work around the school timetable

• To undertake other duties as may reasonably be required

• To be flexible with working hours in order to achieve performance standards with minimal disruption to the school

THE CANDIDATE

Qualifications

• The candidate will not necessarily hold a recognised qualification but may be required to undertake various training courses that are relevant to the role

Personal

Among the personal characteristics sought the applicant:

• Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills

• Will be flexible to assist in other areas of the facilities management

• Will be able to meet performance standards

• Will be able communicate effectively with colleagues and management