Job Title: General Site Hand
Location: Wimbledon
Salary: £25,527 plus excellent benefits, (including a programme of health benefits, lunch during term time, contributory pension scheme and discounted membership of King’s Sports Club)
Job Type: Full Time, Perm
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th March 2022
King’s College School was founded by royal charter in 1829 as the junior department of King’s College London, and was originally located in Strand, however needing space to expand, the school moved to Wimbledon in 1897 and have been thriving there ever since.
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint a General Site Hand from March 2022. The Site team is responsible for the general condition, maintenance, and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes the King’s College School buildings and grounds.
We are looking to appoint a general site hand to join the site maintenance team at King’s.
Key Duties:
- Upkeep of hard surfaces, footpaths, and roadways, using the road sweeper and jet wash
- Undertaking minor repair tasks, particularly related to signs, fixtures, and fittings
- Keeping the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter
- Managing and disposal of waste
- Accessing the site maintenance ticketing system to pick up tasks
- General support for events and activities
- Assisting external contractors with appropriate tasks
- With routine maintenance of the school minibuses
- Assisting with the maintenance of carpets and furniture
- Assisting with room changes and clearing rooms
- Assisting with fire emergencies by carrying out duties as set out in the school’s policies
- Assisting with emergency situations e.g. school closures due to adverse weather conditions
- Seasonal work including gritting and snow clearance
- Other departments within the Estates team
- Undertaking general duties and dealing with estates issues as directed by the site manager
- Maintaining gardens and lawns as instructed by Site/Deputy Manager
About you:
You will be flexible and enthusiastic, have a logical approach to solving problems and be able to work well as part of a team. You’ll have the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs, and also be confident to work at heights (training will be given). Good verbal communication skills are required as well as basic understanding of IT.
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit apply
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Handyman, Facilities Management, Handyperson, Caretaker, Carpenter, Joiner, Plumber, Maintenance Technician, Qualified Electrician, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Assistant and Estates Management may also be considered for this role.
