Premises Assistant

Premises Assistant - Full Time - School

Location - Sussex

Temporary or Permanent 

Reed Education are working in partnership with a number of schools who are seeking a Premises Assistant (Caretaker) to join their Premises team on a temporary or permanent basis. This is a full time, all year round role and hours are worked on a rota basis. 

As a Premises Assistant, you will report directly to the Premises Manager and be responsible for a range of duties within the school such as, caretaking, building, general building and grounds maintenance work. Having prior experience in this field is essential as well as knowledge of health and safety legislations.

Premise Assistant Duties

• To lock up and unlock as required.
• Mowing and strimming of school lawns
• Regular maintenance of the school's pitches
• General maintenance around the school
• To maintain the security of the school by securing entrances and exits, operating
• security alarm, CCTV system and access control system. Carrying out checks of the
• school’s perimeter fence. Reporting potential security breaches.
• To undertake regular checks across the site and related record keeping
• Operation and checking of building services
• Assisting with moving and setting up of furniture across the school. (Chairs, tables, exam desks, cupboards etc)
• To assist events and lettings with the setup of required equipment and furniture
• Assist with the receipt, distribution, collection and despatch of goods
• Undertake emergency cleaning duties

To considered for this role, you must have prior experience in a similar role and be prepared to work full time, on a shift pattern basis.

Please note an Enhanced DBS will be required for this role and necessary checks will be undertaken prior to consideration