Site Officer

Do you have school premises caretaking experience? Do you have experience supervising cleaning staff? Our client is looking for experienced site officer to carry out routine maintenance work, including porterage, setting up of desks and chairs locking and unlocking the school The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the postholder. Responsibilities To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar and fire alarm(s) Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations. Attempting to prevent unauthorised access onto the school premises or grounds. (Note: in fulfilling this responsibility all employees are expected to work within established school procedures and the Code of Practice No. 32(S) Managing Violence in Schools). Caretaking and maintenance Occasionally undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and secondary cleaning as required. Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements. Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes. (If this involves work at a high level - comments relating to equipment apply detailed above.) Drawing the attention of Premises Manager to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises. Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder including: Plumbing work - e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc; Redecoration as appropriate Plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings; Fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc; Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double glazed units or window at a high level; Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean. Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Ensuring that all premises and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate. Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. To deliver that you must be able to demonstrate: Experience of caretaking and/ or buildings maintenance/ security Ability to count and undertake general mathematical calculations Have an enhanced DBS Knowledge of first aid Ability to manage time effectively Ability to negotiate effectively to achieve best outcomes. Ability to manage difficult and controversial exchanges. Benefits: Temporary to perm full time work £20k per annum In-house induction and training Working with experienced and friendly staff If you're passionate about delivering a high quality caretaking service, apply today for an immediate interview! Still searching? Not all of our vacancies are on our website yet. We're happy to provide a tailored careers guidance service, so for the best chance of finding your ideal opportunity, get in touch with one of our specialist consultants and we will be able to support you with your job search. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business