Facilities Apprentice - Romero Catholic Academy

In conjunction with our training partner Ixion, we are looking for an apprentice to assist our Facilities Team with the day to day routine maintenance, cleaning duties and smooth running of school sites that form part of the Romero Catholic Academy.

The successful candidate will:

• To be responsible for the security of the buildings and grounds including routine and non-routine opening of the premises and setting of alarms.
• Ensure that the whole site is kept free of all litter and rubbish including fallen leaves. The general litter/glass etc., clearance from all shrub borders, hedgerows, grass areas, gullies, adjacent walls, paths, drives and play areas;
• Work with the Facilities Manager/Officers in managing all repairs and maintenance needed outside of this job description, progress chasing and reporting on delays to the Facilities Manager.
• Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager support the operation of the heating plant, maintain required temperatures and the availability of an adequate supply of hot water.
• With training and development you will be responsible for minor repair and maintenance work, including:
  Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing.
• To undertake limited grounds maintenance duties including setting up portable sports facilities for play, taking equipment from and returning it to school stores on a day to day basis.
• To ensure an adequate stock of essential items and safe maintenance and control of equipment for the role.
• Monitor fire safety and carry out fire alarm testing.
• Undertake cleaning of areas as required, without encroaching on allocated time required for your monitoring and handy person duties.
• Carry out procedures in the event of emergencies and provide assistance in dealing with general enquiries relating to the use of the site.
• To undertake work during school holidays as defined by the Facilities Manager.
• To keep paths, steps, walkways, etc., free of snow and ice, using and ordering salt and grit as necessary.
• To carry out any other relevant duties as requested.