CLEANING SUPERVISOR / PREMISES ASSISTANT

Salary Scale: Grade 5 NJC Pay Scale, Full time  

  37 hours per week – 2pm till 7pm

JOB PURPOSE

• Assist in the provision of maintenance and security services on the school premises and site, thereby ensuring a safe, efficient and fit for purpose working environment
• Supervise the work of all cleaning staff in order to maintain and deliver a quality service according to set work schedules and procedures
• Support the development of the school by working a shift roster afternoon/evening and weekends, to provide cleaning supervision during the week and to act as an effective on-site contact point for school activities and community lettings.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND TASKS

Cleaning Supervision

• The supervision of all cleaning staff focussing on their performance in terms of standards of cleanliness and their behaviour whilst on duty
• Ensuring that a first class cleaning service is delivered to all areas of the building
• Reviewing work schedules
• Control and issue all cleaning equipment and materials
• Monitoring the quality of all cleaning activities
• Ensuring all cleaning staff are aware of the Health and Safety/COSSH policies and procedures
• Assist with arranging induction and training of new cleaners
• Assist with the maintenance of cleaning equipment, following specialist training

Cleaning and Maintenance duties

Including responding to maintenance support requests

• Undertake general cleaning, dusting of fixtures & fittings & display cabinets, polishing, emptying of litter bins, and sweeping up within various locations
• Use where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing, and polishing of floor areas (training in the use of equipment will be provided)
• Move items of furniture to enable efficient and effective cleaning
• Contribute to the school’s planned preventive maintenance programme and assist with general inspection, specifications and repairs including litter-picking, unblocking sinks and toilets
• Collect and assemble waste for collection
• Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean school environment e.g. sweeping, gritting, clearing gullies, weeding paths
• Refill and replace consumables e.g. soap, toilet rolls & towels
• To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises and grounds is satisfactory.
• Attending the site outside of normal working hours in regards to locking/unlocking and any additional cleaning, setting of security alarm systems and carrying out security checks

Organisational Tasks

• Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment
• Timely & accurate preparation of routine equipment, resources and materials as set out in instructions
• Undertake basic record keeping, relevant logs and data entry

·         Report faulty equipment & other maintenance requirements to appropriate person; contact relevant contractors if required

• Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate and in consultation with the relevant school department
• Operate everyday equipment in accordance with instructions

Regulatory (H&S)

• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times, including COSHH and other regulatory requirements
• Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation, at all times
• Report to your line manager any apparent contravention of Health and Safety regulations that could be detrimental to the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, students or visitors
• Participate in emergency evacuation procedures as instructed or required by the school
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Security

• Lock/unlock school buildings and areas as per standard procedure and hold keys securely and within the school key register system
• Maintain the security of school premises by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches
• Carry out regular security checks and comply with any special security requirements laid down by the Headteacher from time to time
• Operate alarm systems as appropriate
• Ensure attendance as a designated maintenance contact for lettings
• Provide emergency access to the school site at all times during contracted hours

Premises/Site Lettings and School Events

• Assist with the preparation and operation of the school premises for school events, reception of visitors and car parking
• Assistance with operation of the lettings system and feedback on any issues or untaken/extended lets
• Provide a point of contact for the school in relation to community lettings and extended schools activities run by outside clubs
• Provide a range of maintenance services to facilitate school lettings and after school events and activities
• Liaise with the emergency services as required

Pool Controller

·         Check hydrotherapy pool chemical levels.

·         Check filtration is in correct working order and back-wash when necessary.

·         Monitor swimming pool boilers and pumps.

·         Indoor hydrotherapy swimming pool is open all year round, even in school holidays, and is checked throughout the year.

Other Duties

• Any other duties as reasonably required from time to time by the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Maintenance Supervisor, to ensure the smooth and effective running of the school.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Premises Manager

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Important Notice: For you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process, you are required to:

– Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

– Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure 

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. 

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.