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Premises Assistant / Caretaker
Start date: ASAP
A Croydon London based school is looking for a Premises Officer / Caretaker to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for maintenance, security and health and safety of the site (including grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment), ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to
- To carry out servicing, cleaning and checking of academy vehicles within capabilities
- To provide technical and craft support to teaching staff as directed by the senior premises officer
- To provide site security as required
- To report any poor or dangerous behaviour by students to the Premises Manager
- To report any potentially hazardous actions by staff to the Premises Manager immediately
- To maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where appropriate;
- To liaise with and support external contractors on site, ensuring supervision at all times
- Maintain the academy grounds, keep site clear of litter and empty bins regularly (at least once a day)
- Monitor the toilets for cleanliness and replenish soap, toilet tissue, roller towels as necessary
- Regularly tour around the academy, keeping corridors free from litter;
- Assist in maintaining the academy grounds
- To lock/secure both side and back gates as required
- Assist site maintenance in the removal of furniture e.g. for exams and academy events
- Report to the Premises Manager, any lights that need replacing, graffiti or any broken fixtures and fittings
- Being vigilant for any health and safety hazards, mitigating risk immediately and appropriately and reporting this to the Premises Manager as soon as is possible
- To be responsible for ensuring that any “accidents”, sickness or spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected and made safe
Qualifications, Knowledge & Training
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
- Basic training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)
- Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions
- Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
- Knowledge of supervisory skills
- Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards
Experience
- Experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people
- Considerable DIY experience
Personal Skills & Qualities
- Good communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- DIY skills
- Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required
- Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs
- Ability to monitor and order stocks of material
- Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis
- Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours
- Ability to work as part of a team
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