Premises Assistant

Core Purpose of the Role -

To carry out a full range of duties to provide for general security and maintenance of the school premises, to include handyperson activities.

Provide support to lettings, ensuring opening up and closed down effectively.

This will be conducted under the general supervision of the Premises Manager.

Key Responsibilities -

As a keyholder to be responsible for the security of the school premises as required. To be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and for setting security alarm systems, as required. As required arrange regular checks on alarm systems and fire extinguishers and report on any problems arising. To identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the Premises Manager and to undertake any remedial action that may be authorised and appropriate. To undertake a range of handyperson duties as directed by the Premises Manager to contribute to the maintenance of the school premises, and its furnishings, e.g. remedial painting and decorating; repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, fitting shelves or notice boards. As required escort contractors and other persons to sites of repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, monitoring the safety of their working practices and/or quality of work. To take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required. To operate the school heating systems; ensuring that all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently. To monitor usage of electricity, water and any other fuel taking such meter readings as may be required. To clean defined areas of the school premises as required, together with any emergency cleaning needs. When on duty be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas; to keep surface drains free of obstruction; to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate. To set out/put away furniture for school events, and undertake general porterage as required by the Premises Manager. Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.

Knowledge and Skills -

Previous knowledge and experience of relevant health and safety procedures, operation of cleaning equipment and cleansing agents Previous knowledge of premises maintenance is desirable. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in work area is desirable or the willingness to undertake training.

Supervision and Management -

The postholder will often be required to work without direct supervision.

Academy Ethos and Culture -

To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews. To engage actively in the appraisal review process. To play a full part in the life of the Academy community; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example. To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed.