Buildings Officer
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S36 1EJThis job expired on 14 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
23 June 2025
Closing date
14 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours Per Week Monday - Thursday (7:00am - 11:00am, 2:35pm - 6:00pm) Friday (7:00am - 11:00am, 2:40pm - 6:00pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,093.00
Pay scale
- Grade 5, Point Scale 15
What skills and experience we're looking for
The postholder must at all times carry out his/her duties and responsibilities within the spirit of Trust and School Policies and within the framework of the Education Act 2002, and School Standards and Framework Act 1998 with particular regard to the statutory responsibilities of the Governing Boards of Schools. Security of premises
1. To act as primary keyholder.
2. Responsible for an effective level of security of buildings and grounds. Liaise with security services and deal with alarm systems as appropriate.
3. Maintain high level of security in rooms/areas with expensive equipment or resources. Identify and record location of stopcocks for water, gas and electrical isolators (fuse boards/circuit breakers).
4. Lock/unlock premises and check for vandalism/break-ins.
5. Liaise with emergency services (eg Police. Fire Brigade, Education Officers) in cases of break-ins, fires etc.
6. Switch on/off intruder alarms, internal and external lights as necessary. Adjust time clocks when necessary.
7. Make rooms and premises temporarily secure after break-ins or vandalism. Report incidents to Headteacher, Line Manager and/or Premises Section. Board up if possible. Remove loose or fragmented glass. Tidy up immediate vicinity.
8. Check operation of fire alarms, extinguisher (visual check), emergency lights and fire hoses on a regular basis.
9. Make safe gas, water and electric power when locking up.
Cleaning tasks
1. Responsible for the day to day cleaning of a designated area of the building and site in conjunction with the relevant agreement.
2. To undertake emergency cleaning and other occasional cleaning as specified, during normal hours after ill children, floods or additional cleaning in toilet areas.
3. Responsible for the periodic stripping and resealing of hard surface floors.
4. Clean and tidy all yards, paths, gullies and drains on a regular basis, including the emptying of all external litterbins, including a daily check for litter and graffiti. Remove all litter and leaves from Hard/Soft ground areas related to the site.
5. Remove graffiti from internal and/or external walls, windows etc, using appropriate cleaning equipment and materials.
6. Monitor and provide reports on cleaning standards and follow up.
7. Basic maintenance of school caretaking/cleaning equipment and ensure safe storage. Report faults as necessary.
8. Transport refuse to bin/skip areas from agreed collection points.
9. Mop up and remove spillage, floods, vomit, and obnoxious waste in Fine with agreed procedures.
10. Inspect after workmen, report any major problem to the relevant officer or bring room up to required standard.
11. Clear snow off main paths steps and ramps to facilitate safe access of pupils and staff to premises. Grit as necessary.
12. To clean high/walls/internal windows.
General duties
1. Responsible for effective supervision and co-ordination of cleaning staff to meet the needs of the establishment.
2. Provide induction training and continual guidance to familiarise any cleaning staff (where applicable) with agreed procedures and working practices.
3. To impart special skills and knowledge to other colleagues as appropriate.
4. Carry out porterage duties as required including receipt of goods and supplies.
5. Regularly check. unblock, and clean drains, manholes and gullies.
6. Set out/put away furniture and equipment for functions, meetings and exams.
7. Arrange temporary signs in car parks and buildings as necessary.
8. Deal with lost property in accordance with agreed procedure.
9. School milk to be taken to agreed distribution points and empties to be returned to a central collection point.
10. Remove weeds from paths, steps and playground/yard edges.
Administration
1. Develop and maintain suitable information systems appropriate to the post and needs of the site. To organise and prioritise workload of cleaning staff.
2. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and codes of practice in the provision of a safe and healthy working environment.
3. Collect or buy goods as required for the efficient completion of any caretaking or maintenance job.
4. Certification, completion of necessary time sheets, letting sheets, sickness absence records/holiday records and events diary
5. Ensure adequate provision of materials and equipment, including issue of paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc. Maintain effective stock control.
6.* Responsible for effective management and administration of defined budget * headings i.e. Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Cleaning and Utilities for the school site.
7. Management and development of school lettings programme. Liaise with relevant * Education Officers and Council Agencies as necessary.
8. To monitor all energy and water services usage and to be aware of the spending under these budget headings.
9.* Responsible for obtaining equipment and supplies and ensuring sufficient and * proper use of fuel, materials and equipment provided in relation to the job of caretaking and cleaning.
11. Buildings Officer to provide sickness/absence cover for cleaning staff.
Maintenance
1. To monitor all contractors personnel on site and ensure that work is satisfactorily completed. Accompany contractor on/off site as necessary.
2. Maintain and refer to the Log Book for maintenance jobs to be undertaken.
3. To identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacements that require rectification.
4.* Initiate work orders for repair and liaise with staff from other departments and outside contractors. Obtain estimates if necessary,
5. To carry out basic maintenance work following appropriate training.
6. To ensure that arrangements for the maintenance, minor repairs and modifications are effected as quickly as possible
7. To install, maintain or repair, jobs of a minor nature relative to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building, equipment and furniture.
i.e. General maintenance of building:-
Plumbing i e leaking taps
Joinery i.e. boarding up broken windows
Painting/Decorating
Plastering to small areas.
Reglazing to ground floor level.
Electrical i.e. make safe broken light switch/sockets/ plugs.
Tape over or isolate from further use. Report repair at earliest opportunity.
Gas Leaks etc isolate, turn off gas supply Report repair at earliest opportunity
Others as necessary within the capabilities of the postholder.
8. Clean lights and light fittings.
Check and replace faulty lights, tubes and starters on a regular basis. Fit or change electrical plug head if competent. Check fuses and replace with manufacturers recommended fuse.
9. Fuse Boards, where power failure to electrical appliance or faults have caused main fuses to break the circuit. Fuses may be checked if competent.
DO NOT CARRY OUT ANY REPAIRS TO FUSE BOARDS.
- Ensure power supply is switched off when working on any appliance.
- Minor electrical repairs to be carried out by competent person unless appropriate training has been received.
- If in doubt, switch off power and report repairs/problems to Premises Maintenance/Emergency Services Section at the earliest opportunity
THE ABOVE RELATES TO EDUCATION/SCHOOL PROPERTY ONLY Boiler Room/Energy Conservation/Heating Systems General duties
1. Ensure good working practice and encourage energy conservation measures are implemented and adhered to wherever possible to prevent waste.
2. Ensure boiler room heating plant and all associated equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with all laid down procedures and liaise with appropriate agencies for maintaining temperatures.
3. Check room temperatures daily during cold weather to maintain appropriate temperatures. Adjust thermostats, bleed radiators as necessary.
4. Daily check of water temperatures and calorifiers.
5. Daily check of boiler temperatures and shut down procedures.
6. Clean out boiler houses/rooms and gas warm air heating cupboards. Clean filters to all fan convector heaters at least once per year.
7. Switch on/off electric fans and portable/fixed gas heaters.
8. Regularly switch over pumps (e.g. weekly).
9. Check and maintain boilers, update, maintenance repair book.
10. Check/reset programmes/timers as necessary to take into seasonal variations and heating requirements.
11. Ensure all boilers houses and tanks rooms are secured at all times except when authorised personnel requires access/egress as necessary.
12. Regular visual check of sump pumps and test operation of pump. Remove any debris/blockage from sump (monthly).
Additional specific duties Gas Fired Systems
1. Relight pilot lights as necessary.
2. Check boilers are not locked out’. Relight boilers if possible. Report any faults as necessary.
To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined after negotiations between management, the post holder and appropriate trade unions
To undertake any necessary courses or training as appropriate for the post.
Ground maintenance duties (optional)
1. Weeding of flower beds, tubs, and prestige areas.
2. Weeding of shrub beds. Prune shrubs using appropriate equipment.
3. Grass cutting to small areas of grass, i.e. frontage of school or prestige areas.
N.B. Ensure relevant advice is sought from Health and Safety section if considering use of mechanical/electrical appliances.
Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role
All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with Peak Edge Policies (and/or Policies adopted by the School Governing Board), Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety.
What the school offers its staff
Access To Local Government Pension Scheme.
Occupational Health.
Wellbeing Package.
Further information about the job
For Informal enquiries, please contact our Finance Officer - Miss Rachel Bellamy -0114 2883109 or via rbellamy@stocksbridge-nur.sheffield.sch.uk
Application forms and further details can be obtained from the school office or by e-mailing enquiries@stocksbridge-nur.sheffield.sch.uk
Interviews will be held Friday 23rd May
Commitment to safeguarding
Stocksbridge NI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children: we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Additional documents
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About Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 217 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School website
- Email address
- rbellamy@stocksbridge-nur.sheffield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0114 2883109
Stocksbridge Nursery Infant School is a welcoming, community school located in the north-west of Sheffield, approximately 10 miles from the city centre. We cater for children aged 3 to 7 years (Nursery to Year 2).
We aim to nurture confident, responsible, and independent learners who are happy, motivated, and eager to succeed. Our pupils benefit from a stimulating, broad, and balanced curriculum designed to help them reach their full potential and develop high aspirations for themselves.
We encourage our children to become caring and tolerant citizens, respectful of themselves and others, and appreciative of different races, faiths, and cultures. Through a wide range of experiences, they develop strong communication skills and the ability to express themselves effectively in a variety of ways.
We are proud to be part of Peak Edge, a strong and supportive Trust that works collaboratively to share expertise, resources, and best practice. Being part of Peak Edge means our staff benefit from high-quality professional development, opportunities for career progression, and access to a network of colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional education.
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