Assistant Site Officer

Assistant Site Officer

At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff in all roles for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Premises Manager to join a fantastic school in Enfield

Hours: 41 hours per week - 52 weeks of the year

Actual Starting Salary: £31,000 - £32,000

• To Support the Premises Manager with all aspects of premises management of the School, ensuring that security, maintenance, cleaning standards and emergency responses are prioritised and dealt with accordingly.

• To maintain the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking entrances and exits as required, securing the building using the alarm system and reporting any potential security breaches.

• To take a pro-active approach to identifying repairs and renewals on a daily basis, taking immediate action where appropriate and reporting appropriate information to the Site Manager where further action may be required.

• To provide access to the school site out of school hours as requested.

• To operate safe working systems for lighting, heating, ventilation and hot water ensuring the correct use of facilities, plant and equipment at all times.

• To monitor consumption of gas, electricity and water through regular meter readings

• To carry out general porterage duties including regular setting up of Assemblies and the Dining Hall and movement of furniture and a variety of equipment within the School.

• To undertake daily agreed cleaning duties and ad hoc duties, including graffiti removal, litter picking and assembly of waste for collection.

• To deal with problems, unexpected situations and emergencies

• To ensure that cleaning equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.

• To ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets.

• To carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.

• To work collaboratively with cleaning staff to ensure the smooth running and delivery of cleaning services.

• To take reasonable action to keep drains, downpipes, waste pipes etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are clearly visible.

• To report any need for repair or maintenance work to the Site manager.

• To carry out regular health and safety checks relating to the site, noting any hazards around the School including damage to playground equipment, and potential unsafe practices and report any issues to the Site Manager.

• To undertake light gardening duties and ensure school buildings, entrance areas and playgrounds are free from rubbish/leaves.

• To undertake basic record keeping as required.

• To welcome contractors on site and ensure that safeguarding procedures for visitors are followed on every occasion.

• To liaise with Premises Manager about the school’s requirements of contractors ensuring minimum disruption to the smooth running of the School and reporting any issues at the first opportunity.

• To be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• To use 'handyperson’ skills, including the use of power tools to carry out duties, which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures and decorating tasks.

• To ensure that entrances, paths and car parks are accessible and clear of obstructions including gritting where snow or ice are present.

• To be responsible for an agreed area of the school and additional cleaning tasks during the school holidays including floors and communal areas.

• Undertake minor repairs, improvements, decoration of the school site.

• To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient and economic manner available

• To monitor and order an adequate stock of appropriate materials and equipment in liaison with the Premises Manager.

• Such duties and responsibilities may be updated from time to time to reflect any changes to the School

• Only significant additional duties or responsibilities as required by the Headteacher / SLT will render the grade of the post liable for re-evaluation

• Swimming pool maintenance to include testing the pool temperature and chemical levels. Controlling chlorine levels and maintaining quality of pool water PH and alkalinity

• Cleaning of the pool plant and maintaining pool hygiene

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have not been successful in this role. We have a lot of applications for our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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