Caretaker

Promech; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Premises Officer to maintain high standards of school premises and grounds. The role involves dealing with maintenance issues, ensuring security, and supporting school functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding children and promoting welfare while performing various duties under the supervision of the Premises Manager.

Qualifications

• Responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Undertake appropriate training.

Responsibilities

• Deal with health and safety/maintenance issues.
• Ensure security of the site and its contents.
• Perform errands such as contacting engineers and banking.

Skills

Health and Safety

Maintenance

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Premises Officer

Main Purpose of the Job: To work under the leadership of the Headteacher and the supervision of the Premises Manager to ensure that the school premises and grounds at both sites are maintained to a high standard by undertaking reasonable duties.

Main Duties:

1. Deal with health and safety/maintenance issues under the direction of the Premises Manager.
2. Open and lock up the premises as required.
3. Carry out minor repairs and report defects to the Premises Manager.
4. Engage in preventative maintenance to eliminate potential hazards.
5. Assist in completing statutory testing requirements, including the school pool, and report to the Premises Manager.
6. Maintain knowledge of fire precautions and equipment.
7. Assist with distribution of equipment and stock deliveries.
8. Move furniture and equipment under the direction of the Premises Manager.
9. Assist school staff with displays, repairs, and productions.
10. Monitor cleaning and manage ordering when necessary.
11. Set up for meetings.
12. Perform errands such as contacting engineers, banking, and posting.
13. Report faults by contacting engineers.
14. Ensure school buildings and playgrounds are free of litter and bins are emptied regularly.
15. Assist the Premises Manager with tasks in the Rolling Programme of Works.
16. Support all school functions.
17. Cover routine Premises Officer duties during absences.
18. Check and clean up bodily fluids and maintain toilet areas according to health and safety guidelines.
19. Handle chemicals safely in line with school health and safety policies and COSHH assessments.

Security:

Ensure the security of the site and its contents, providing access and exit for authorized persons. The role involves being a trusted main key holder, responsible for premises security during the day and for locking and alarming the premises at the end of the day.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Undertake appropriate training.
• Carry out responsibilities with regard to the council's Equal Opportunities policy.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the grade and nature of the position.

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