Building Supervisor (No Supervision)

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Mayobridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Building Supervisor to manage cleaning and non-cleaning services under the direction of the line manager. The role includes security, mechanical and electrical systems oversight, and coordinating cleaning staff to meet Education Authority standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for securing the premises, operating alarms and cameras, and supervising changes in work procedures to ensure efficiency and safety across school

Responsibilities

• Security of the premises (including school meals accommodation) and its contents.
• Open and close the premises and grounds, except as authorised to others.
• Ensure all windows, doors and gates are locked at the end of each day.
• Safe custody and allocation of keys to cleaning staff; return at end of day.
• Operate and monitor security camera system and report faults.
• Operate fire and burglar alarms and report faults.
• Attend after-hour issues and ensure premises are secure and cleaned when cleared.
• Report any suspicious activity to the designated line manager.
• Report security breaches as per policy.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Building Supervisor (with no supervision) REPORTS TO: School Principal JOB PURPOSE: To provide cleaning and non-cleaning services under the direction of the designated line manager or other authorised person and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Education Authority.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security

• Security of the premises (including school meals accommodation) and its contents.
• Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the employing board/designated line manager or other authorised person authorises another person to do so.
• Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.
• Safe custody of the keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by the cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day.
• Operate and monitor security camera system including changing and storing of used tapes where appropriate.
• Operate fire alarm, burglar alarm and building security systems and report any faults.
• Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the designated line manager or other authorised person.
• During normal working hours report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the designated line manager or other authorised person to ensure a safe working environment for building users.
• Report any breach of security to the designated line manager or other authorised person. A breach would include the finding of used needles, or suspicious illegal substance abuse in accordance with the Education Authority’s policy.
• Apply grit/rock salt in times of snow and frost to ensure pathways and entrances are free from snow and ice.

Mechanical and Electrical Services

• Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system ensuring value for money and energy conservation in accordance with the Education Authority’s policy.
• Lighting and heating of the premises and the routine maintenance of plant including school meals accommodation where there are common services.
• Ensure adequate fuel is requisitioned in good time.
• Monitor and document the usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Replace lamps, tubes and plugs to a level of 3.35m using appropriate equipment, except where access from above can be gained.
• Inspect and report any defects on firefighting equipment to the designated line manager or other authorised person.
• Chemically dose, clean and maintain water levels of any swimming/hydrotherapy pools.

Cleaning

• Clean the premises except the accommodation used solely for school meals purposes.
• Plan, organise and control the work of cleaning staff (if appropriate) to ensure that Education Authority standards are met, it being understood that the building supervisor personally undertakes cleaning duties.
• Plan periodic work in consultation with service users and report plans to the designated line manager or other authorised person.
• Recommend and implement changes in work procedures in accordance with the designated line manager or other authorised person to improve economy, standards or ease of operation.
• Monitor suitability and performance