Estates Officer

**This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced and motivated person to assist in the smooth running of our School.**

**Statement of Purpose**

To assist with the day-to-day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective caretaking support to the School. Including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school, and that heating systems operate at optimum efficiency. The post holder will plan and prioritise own work without direct supervision.

**Line Management**
- May line manage/co-ordinate site staff/caretakers.
- To ensure:

- Adequate cover for holiday periods.
- Adequate cover for outside normal school hours.
- Providing cover for emergency call-out.

**Facilities Management**
- Contribute to the annual planning and policy in relation to the school facilities.
- Monitor and record readings as appropriate for essential services, e.g. gas, oil, water, electricity.
- To assist and advise senior staff on matters relating to energy and conservation.

**Security and Safety**
- To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary and report defects and malfunctions to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents
- To clean light fittings replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices.
- Remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up broken windows, reglazing small or large internal windows.
- Liaising with school management in relation to the formulation of risk assessments where applicable.
- Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate.
- May be required to assist with fire evacuation procedures and ensure that the fire alarm system and on site appliances are fully operational.

**Maintenance, Repair and Cleaning**
- To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required.
- In the event of a burst or leaking water pipe, the water supply should be turned off, spillage removed, and furnishings cleaned.
- Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
- To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the school and grounds are litter free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.
- To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the school, particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting).
- To dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.
- May be required to drive the school minibus/and /or carry out weekly minibus maintenance checks.
- Carry out regular tests of the water systems (e.g. checking temperatures).

**Resources**
- To undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.
- To control the provision of toiletry items including requisition, storage and distribution of such items.
- Responsibility for replacement of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap in toilets and teaching areas e.g. Technology, Science, Art and Craft.
- To monitor stock levels of consumable items such as grit, toiletries, light bulbs/tubes and cleaning materials for which the college is responsible and arrange to replenish supplies in accordance with current procedures.
- To maintain appropriate records including intruder alarm logbook and fire alarm book. To test alarm systems weekly and lighting when appropriate.
- To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team or where not immediately available, Technical Services, and report minor faults on site to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric) and monitor any work being carried out within the post holder’s area of responsibility.

**Support to School** (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
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