Overview
To provide a comprehensive site management service within the school to include security, cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs and monitoring of the fabric of the building.
Safeguarding
The post holder must be aware of child protection issues and the need for confidentiality and to identify to the named child protection colleague in school, concerns in respect of individual children.
Primary purpose of the job:
To provide a comprehensive site management service within the school to include security, cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs and monitoring of the fabric of the building.
Safeguarding
The post holder must be aware of child protection issues and the need for confidentiality and to identify to the named child protection colleague in school, concerns in respect of individual children.
Main Duties and Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
1. SITE MAINTENANCE
Responsible for maintaining the site in a good state of repair and appearance including all
buildings and facilities, roads and pathways, grounds and gardens.
Principal Tasks
• Undertake planned maintenance and minor repairs/alterations/improvements, within
capability, which do not affect the structure of the building;
• Maintain all equipment, tools and plant in a safe and good condition; liaising with
external suppliers and services where necessary;
• Maintain the school grounds to a high standard ensuring grounds are clean, tidy, litter
and hazard free. Where required, liaise with external contractors to maintain
cost-effective schedules;
• Liaise with the Head Teacher and Business Manager in the preparation of maintenance
and capital expenditure project / work plans; liaise with contractors and be their main
point of contact;
• Undertake responsibility for and monitoring the work of the cleaners employed by Citywide
or other cleaning contractors;
• Undertake routine inspections of the site including daily maintenance checks.
• Responsible for heating and lighting systems throughout the premises; arrange to
remedy any problems and to participate in cost saving projects;
• Undertake and document a weekly/termly risk assessment of the whole site and other
Risk assessments / health and safety checks as directed by the Health & Safety Officer;
• Be aware of the location of essential services including water isolation valves, fire
points, drainage systems, gas and power supplies. Maintain a detailed plan
showing the location of these.
• Regularly inspect all drains and gullies for blockages remedying as necessary;
• Regularly visually inspect outside areas for defects and potential hazards including
condition of boundaries, fencing, building exteriors and trees;
• Undertake minor repairs to window frames, doors, skirting, plaster work etc. Change light bulbs, fuses, locks, maintain clocks;
• Stripping and resealing of floors as and when necessary;
• Painting and decorating of doors, windows, classrooms, toilets, public areas, woodwork;
• Commit to the growth and maintenance of a positive risk management culture within
• the school; assisting staff where necessary;
• Actively participate in the Safeguarding Committee;
• To undertake any other such duties which are reasonably associated with the level of this position.
2. FIRE AND SECURITY
As the designated Fire and Security Officer ensure that all systems are regularly
maintained and tested, appropriate records kept and all related policies and advise on policy
and procedure updates as necessary.
Principal Tasks
• Ensure the buildings are locked and unlocked at appropriate times (including daily
opening and closing); setting and disarming of alarm systems, reporting faults to the
alarm company;
• As a primary key holder be prepared to attend out of normal working hours as and
when required;
• Ensure internal security procedures are adhered to; reporting any issues to the
Head Teacher;
• Regularly walk around all buildings to monitor maintenance standards, lighting and
heating use and that windows and doors are secured. Report and act upon any
issues with the appropriate staff;
• Test fire alarm call points weekly and regularly check other fire equipment e.g.
extinguishers for damage or expiration; change batteries in detection equipment as
required; maintain logs of all checks. Liaise with the fire and security contractors to
arrange for servicing and repairs;
• Contribute to the Fire Risk Assessment, updating where appropriate and resolving any
Issues;
• Provide safe access to buildings and classrooms in the event of snow, minor floods
and similar emergency situations;
• Initiate the necessary procedures quickly and accurately relating to the emergency
services, e.g. Police, Fire, Gas and Electricity Board;
• Some evening and weekend cover will be required in connection with school events
3. HEALTH & SAFETY
Ensure work is carried out in accordance with health & safety requirements as requested by the Headteacher
Tasks
• Ensure the safe use of products in line with COSHH regulations;
• Manage refuse and recycling procedures and ensure relevant staff are aware. Ensure safe disposal of rubbish and waste material;
• Replenish paper towels/toilet rolls/soap daily;
• Boiler room to be kept clear and free from hazard;
• Ensure that rock salt is used in areas during adverse weather conditions.
4. COST EFFECTIVENESS
Contribute to the school’s objectives of achieving greater value for money in the
maintenance and day to day running of the buildings and site and to participate in
developing community opportunities.
Tasks
• Monitor the use of heating, lighting and other mains services to all areas of the site, ensuring proper use of the premises and resources by occupants of the building.
5. PORTERING
Provide a portering and furniture moving service to ensure supplies are in place and
school activities can proceed as expected.
Tasks
• Transfer goods and materials delivered to the school to appropriate locations
around the school site; assist with assembly of goods received where necessary
and report any defects;
• Regularly set out and clear away furniture, equipment and other items when
required in connection with assemblies, parents’ evenings, special events, dining
hall and so on.
6. CLEANING and WELFARE
Participate in and ensure that the site is kept clean, tidy and attractive in order to minimise
risks to the health and safety of those using the school site and to ensure the activities of
the school can take place in an environment suited to learning.
Tasks
• Main point of contact for cleaning contractors including owners and operatives;
• Ensure high standards are maintained, operatives efficiently employed and value
for money achieved;
• Ensure high standards of cleaning and report any problems to the Business Manager
• Prepare, supervise and contribute to the annual cleaning programme;
• Keep all outside areas clean and tidy, e.g. litter clearance, leaf and tree debris
clearance, refuse bin compounds.
• Carry out emergency cleaning as required.
• Monitor supplies of cleaning materials, personal hygiene products; working cleaning contractors to ensure effective replenishment.
• Replenish paper towels/toilet rolls/soap daily
About Education Solutions NW Ltd
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