Maintenance / Caretaker
DARUL-ULOOM SCHOOL LONDON
Darul Uloom London, Foxbury Avenue, Off Perry Street BR7 6SD
Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIES Job Title: Maintenance / Caretaker School Base: Darul Uloom London, Foxbury Avenue, Off Perry Street BR7 6SD Reports to: BoT and SLT None Staff Responsibility for: Additional: Purpose Statement Pay To be discussed Term: Contractor The job of Head of Maintenance and Facilities was established for the purpose/s of planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of buildings and grounds; serving as the representative in planning and developing facilities. Ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines; preparing and managing the annual budgets for the maintenance, grounds and custodial departments; and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and other resources. Essential Functions • Collaborates with others (e.g. Board of Trustees, Principal and other management staff.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs. • Develops long and short range maintenance plans/programs • Directs projects (e.g. site repairs/construction, preventive maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion within • established time frames, project design and budget. Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local/state/federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests. • Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed. • Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. • Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. • Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls. • Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force. • Researches new products, laws, regulations, etc., for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and maintaining districtwide services. Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: perform on-site inspections of new construction, alterations and repairs; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; operating equipment used in the building trades and planning and managing projects. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyse situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applicable codes related to the development, maintenance and construction of facilities; methods, practices, equipment, and supplies used in the building trades; State and local building, safety and health codes; occupational hazards and safe work practices of the building maintenance trades; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards and office methods and practices. ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyse data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyse issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: plan, organize and administer a Maintenance and Facilities Program; direct, supervise and train staff; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; being attentive to detail and displaying tact and courtesy. Responsibility 1. Welfare, Health and Safety 2. Premises of an accommodation at the school 3. Quality of leadership 4. Boarders health and wellbeing 5. Boarding accommodation 6. Building maintenance 7. Fire precautions and drills 8. Provision and preparation of food and drinks 9. Boarders possessions 10. List of record 11. Meeting with relevant departments Darul Uloom London is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, two satisfactory reference’s received and a 6-month probation period. Job title Head of Maintenance Approval Date