Senior Premises Officer

• Location: South-West London
• Job Type: Full-time. 28 hours per week
• Salary: £15 - £18 per hour

We are currently seeking an experience Senior Premises Officer to cover two Nursery School sites within South-West London.

Day-to-day of the role:

Responsible to the Business Manager’s for the efficient performance of their duties in relation to the maintenance, security and safety of both Nursery School sites

1. Ensure the maximum level of security of the school sites and ensure a safe environment in which learning can take place.
2. Act as the Federations Health & Safety and fire officer in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and SBM’s and ensure the policy is up to date and implemented, at all times. Oversee all school health and safety, from compliance to overseeing the annual inspection, enabling systems are in place for monitoring, measuring and reporting of issues to the SLT and where appropriate the LA/H&S Executive.
3. Maintain documentation for the school to be compliant in Health & Safety and enable regular consultation with staff on H&S issues. Ensure systems are in place to identify and review hazards and risks.
4. Summoning appropriate assistance in dealing with intruders and asking people to leave the premises as directed.
5. Notifying the SLT and police of break-ins or thefts from the site immediately.
6. Reporting to the Executive Headteacher / School Business Manager evidence of major or minor defects and taking responsibility for organizing trade contracts, for the school’s, regular quotes/visits, remedial works and servicing.
7. Ensuring the Sites remain compliant. Identifying, major and minor defects and taking responsibility for organizing trade contracts with the school for emergencies, regular/quote visits, remedial works and servicing.
8. Find solutions to avoid the need to outsource jobs and replace items, by carrying out jobs that would normally be given to contractors e.g. Minor plumbing and carpentry works, painting, etc.
9. Operate an agreed programme of preventative maintenance of the school site, personally undertaking minor repairs and tasks, including the purchase of furniture and fittings and maintenance/repair of small appliances including sourcing parts, clearing of drains and gutters, monitoring of plant, (to ensure adequate heating and hot water provision).
10. Operating and checking boiler and ventilator systems and overseeing the Legionella contract. Carry water testing, descaling and flushing outlets as required.
11. Checking fire appliances at regular intervals, ensuring that the approved contractor services them and reporting defects. Plan, instigate and maintain records of fire practices and alarm and call point tests liaising with the Executive Headteacher /School Business Manager.
12. Monitoring the standards of the grounds management contractor and assisting with landscaping and ground works.
13. Overseeing the cleaning of the school and ensuring that the contract is fulfilled and that all areas are cleaned as per the agreed programme including holiday works. Reporting any defects immediately to the contractor and Executive Headteacher/Business Manager.
14. Carrying out emergency cleaning duties during the school day e.g. removal of body fluids, broken glass, flood damage etc. Ensuring that toilet areas have soap, toilet paper and clean towels on a daily basis.

If you are interested and experienced please do apply!