School Science Technician

Description:

Main Purpose of the Role: • Responsible to the Head of Science as a member of a team providing a technician service to the Science Department and in particular Chemistry. • Part of a team of three technicians, reporting to the Senior Technician, with training and support available. • To contribute to the overall work and ethos• To respect the confidentiality of the Academy and its students. Key Responsibilities for provision of practical requirements: • Preparing apparatus, materials and solutions, setting up/checking/issuing equipment and apparatus for use in practical activities including individual student requirements for assessment purposes. • Setting up demonstrations and AV equipment. • Retrieving and clearing away apparatus after use. • Constructing and modifying apparatus. • Co-operating with teaching staff in the development of apparatus and equipment for use in practical activities. Key Responsibilities for maintenance of facilities and resources: • Maintenance of laboratories to ensure a clean and orderly environment. • General maintenance (including cleaning) of apparatus and equipment. • Basic maintenance/checking of general laboratory services and facilities. Liaising with school caretaker, as appropriate. Reporting faults to Senior Science Technician. • Carrying out/arranging for the maintenance and repair of apparatus and equipment; keeping appropriate records. • Organisation and storage of equipment, apparatus and materials in accordance with statutory requirement. • Setting up and maintaining specialist resources within the Chemistry department. Key Responsibilities for organising and managing practical resources: • Maintaining appropriate stock levels of apparatus and chemicals. Carrying out stock checks of chemicals, consumables, apparatus and books. • Noting shortages/updating stock records and inventories. • Making local purchases for the department. • Preparation of requisitions, obtaining quotations, operating ordering procedures. Checking deliveries and invoices