Premises Officer

Harris Federation

In selecting a Premises Officer to join our team, we are looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual; someone who understands that keeping the premises and facilities maintained to the highest standards is key to our success. To work well with the Premises Manager, be flexible and have basic knowledge and skills for repairs

About Us

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique sixth form, established to provide an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding boroughs.

Part of the Harris Federation, which runs highly successful primary and secondary academies across London, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that you need to progress further – whether you choose to progress into a career or higher education.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Ground Maintenance

• Ensure that all hard surface, grassed areas and paths are kept free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris at all times and that all litter bins are emptied daily
• Ensure the external PE areas are maintained to a clean and safe condition
• Report all defects to any part of the grounds or facilities as found to the Estates Manager

Security

• Carry out security procedures for the academy buildings and grounds including operation of the alarm system
• Undertake responsibility for routine and non-routine opening and closing of the buildings and grounds
• Be available for telephone call-out evenings and weekends as a Keyholder

Cleaning and Building Maintenance

• Undertake cleaning duties
• In conjunction with the Estates Manager, ensure the maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation
• Carry out improvements and maintenance to the building fabric
• Carry out repairs and improvements to the building as required
• Report any defects found to the premises or equipment to the Premises Manager

Health and Safety

• Ensure that in conjunction with the Vice Principal that adequate health and safety measures are taken at all times
• Report any health and safety breaches or defects to the Estates Manager and Vice Principa

Fire Precautions and Compliance

• In conjunction with the Estates Manager and the Vice Principal, check call points, equipment and fire alarm on a regular basis, and maintain suitable records
• Ensure that all fire exits and accessible escape routes are maintained free of obstruction at all times
• Have a working knowledge of the use and maintenance of fire equipment and report any defects to the Estates Manager
• In conjunction with the Estates Manager and the Vice Principal, conduct appropriate routine inspections of building services and maintain suitable records

General

• Take delivery of mail, stores materials and other goods and transport them to locations on site
• Carry out the moving and setting up of furniture
• To be responsible for ensuring that any “accidents”, sickness or spillages are promptly cleaned, disinfected and made safe
• Deal with appropriate enquiries

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualifications to A Level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Sound training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems
• Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
• Knowledge of supervisory skills
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards.
• Experience of working in a school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable DIY experience
• Good communication skills
• Excellent telephone manner
• DIY skills
• Ability for some heavy lifting physical fitness appropriate to tasks required
• Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs
• Ability to monitor and order stocks of material
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis
• Ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours
• Ability to work as part of a team

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.