Technology and Maintenance Technician

Post: Technology and Maintenance Technician

Hours: FullTime37.5hoursperweek,permanentcontract

Salary Scale: NJC Scale points 11-14 (£28,142 - £29,540)

Placement on the scale will depend on experience.

Responsibleto: The Head of Department (HOD) and Head of Corporate Services

Main Purpose of Job:To assist the Head of Department and other teaching staff in the preparation of materials and the management of resources along with completing minor repairs within their skillset to support the Corporate Services department.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:Under the direction of the HOD & Head of Corporate Services, the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations.

1. Provisionandmaintenanceoffacilitiesandpracticalresources
   • Prepare,organiseandconstructbasicresourcesforteacherdemonstrations,practicalexaminations, primary school visits and other school events.
   • Setoutequipmentandmaterialsfor classuseandremovesame whenclassiscomplete.
   • AssistinTechnologyandDesignandConstructionpractical classeswhenrequired.
   • Collect,cleanandstoreequipmentandmaterialsindesignatedstorage areas.
   • Disposeofusedmaterialsinasafeandapprovedmanner.
   • InformtheHODofmaterialsandequipmentfoundtobeinanunsatisfactory/unsafeconditionand arrange for repair and disposal of such items.
   • Followhealthandsafety adviceinrelationtotheuseofequipment.
   • Prepare&set-updisplaysforOpenNightsand attendingfordemonstrationsasrequired.
   • To service and maintain workshop tools and machines.Use CAD (Computer Aided Design) software and setup CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) machines. Specialist training can be provided as required.
2. Administration
   • Operation ofmanual and /orcomputerised systems in relation to administrativetasks associated with the area of work.
   • Maintenanceofinventoryrecordsofdepartmental resources.
   • Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources.
3. GeneralDuties
   • To complete maintenance and general repair tasks across the school site, within the competence of theemployee, as directed by the Head of Corporate Services.
   • Supportallstaffinensuringthegeneralsafetyofpupils.
   • Assist with evacuation in emergencies.

All staff within the school are expected to work flexibly as a team, helping each other in times of need. It will also be necessary for staff to undertake appropriate training.

PersonnelSpecification

Essential

1.PersonalImpact

Present professional image.

2. Attainments/Experience/ Knowledge

At least 5 GCSEs including English & Mathematics.

3.GeneralReasoning

To be able to organise own workload.

To be able to assess priorities and plans and meet deadlines.

Tobeabletoidentifyproblems.

4. Aptitudes

Tobeabletocommunicate effectively with staff.

To have proficient keyboard/computerskills.

5. Disposition

Pleasant,courteousandhelpfulin dealing with all staff.

The ability to operate as an effective team member.

Desirable

1. Attainments/Experience/ Knowledge

A-Level in a Technology and Design subject grade A-C or equivalent orTrade background such as plumber, joiner or electrician

Experience working with workshop toolsandequipmentorCAD/CAM equipment

ExperiencecompletingDIYtype repairs

Working knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.

2. Disposition

Ability to take initiative when the situation arrives.

All staff are expected to carry out their duties in line with agreed procedures and standards.

Any other duties within the competence of the post holder, as specified by the Head of Corporate Services.The duties and responsibilities of this post will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances.

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