Premises Assistant

Premises Assistant Southeast London Outstanding Ofsted School

Full Time

Temp to Permanent Start ASAP

Summary

We are looking for a Premises Assistant to ensure the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health and safety of the school s site (including grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment), ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.

Main Areas of Responsibility

The main responsibilities of your role will be:

• To be fully engaged in ensuring the academy health and safety and other related policies are fully adhered to.
• To provide technical and craft support to teaching staff as directed by the senior premises officer.
• 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).
• 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.
• To complete any tasks as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

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 a school or educational establishment with children and young people.

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Good communication skills.
• 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 as part of a team.

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