PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Site Manager

GRADE: 5

DEPT/SERVICE: Childrens Services

JOB REF: AAAD 5007

CRITERIA

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ESSENTIAL

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DESIRABLE

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METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Qualifications / ·  Ability to read, write
·  Basic arithmetical ability / To GCSE level grade C or above, or equivalent / Application Form
Experience / Understanding of:
·  basic DIY skills eg plumbing, joinery and electrics
·  basic and specialist cleaning processes
·  safe storage of materials and chemicals
Experience of:
·  undertaking general repairs and improvements / ·  Understanding of the work of the school
·  Experience of working on own initiative / Application Form
Interview
Job Related Knowledge / ·  Ability to use hand tools and small power tools
·  Ability to use electrical cleaning equipment
·  Ability to test, set and disarm alarms
·  Climbing ladders to ceiling and roof height
·  Lifting heavy items
Awareness of:
·  Health and Safety regulations
·  safer handling guidelines
·  hazardous substances / ·  Knowledge of contractors and County Service Level Agreements
·  Knowledge of School Security
·  PAT Testing
·  Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a school setting / Application Form
Interview
Skills and Aptitudes / ·  Planning skills
·  Judgement of when to carry out a repair and when expert help is needed
·  Fact finding and problem solving
·  ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
·  Self motivated
·  Good, effective communication & interpersonal skills.
·  Able to relate well to staff, children and parents.
·  Integrity
·  Confidentiality
·  Ability to manage cleaning staff
·  Stock control / ·  Interest in general building maintenance.
·  Computer skills
·  Ability to set up new systems for stock control / job management / Application Form
Interview
Other Requirements / ·  Must like children
·  commitment to providing the best environment
·  oral and written skills
·  ability to persuade, negotiate
·  Ability to take initiative.
·  Ability to follow instructions
·  Ability to work with minimum supervision as appropriate.
·  Trustworthy.
·  Smart appearance.
·  Willingness to undertaking training
·  Sense of humour
·  Be flexible and approachable / ·  Maximum living distance from school of 25 minutes / Interview

Note: Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to supporting people with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to these requirements where this enables a disabled person to do the job effectively.