Facilities Manager

Jerome Eliane Partnership; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and security of school premises in Croydon. Responsibilities include supervising cleaning staff, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management, a focus on health and safety, and be proactive in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff. This part-time role involves occasional emergency callouts and additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or similar role.
• Health and safety awareness.
• Ability to supervise cleaning and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and maintenance of school premises.
• Supervise cleaners and manage grounds maintenance.
• Report health and safety issues to the Site Manager.

Job description

Facilities Manager - School Caretaker (P/T), Croydon, Surrey

Reporting to Headteacher this role will be responsible for the fabric and grounds of the school. Liaising daily with the Head Teacher/School Manager on caretaking issues, supervise the cleaners and the cleansing service of the school. Ensure the security of the school premises. Maintaining any machinery or plant within the school. Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the school's premises as a safe working environment.

As a member of the school community to take individual and collective professional responsibility for championing the school's diversity agenda and proactively implementing initiatives which secure equality of access and outcomes. Also to commit to continually developing personal understanding of diversity.

Main Duties:

• Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.
• Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.
• Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day to day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.
• Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
• Grounds maintenance.
• Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.
• Porterage around the school sites.
• Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.
• Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school's Health and Safety olicies and Procedures.

Health and Safety:

• Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.
• Co-operating on all issues involving health and safety.
• Using the appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.
• Carry out risk assessments.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.
• Not interfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.
• Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Site Manager/School Business Manager, as soon as possible.
• Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner.

Other Duties:

• Holiday/cover for the Site Manager, as required.
• Overtime work, when required and in agreement with the School Business Manager.
• Respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.
• General cleaning, when required. Supervision of contractors.
• Painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs.