Building Supervisor (No Supervision)

Role Summary

The Building Supervisor (No Supervision) position supports both cleaning and non-cleaning operations within a school setting under the guidance of a designated line manager or other authorized personnel, adhering strictly to the Education Authority's established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage building security including premises and school meals areas, ensuring all windows, doors, and gates are secured daily.
• Safeguard and control the distribution and return of all building keys, including to cleaning staff as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain security systems such as fire alarms, burglar alarms, and CCTV cameras, reporting faults promptly.
• Respond promptly to after-hours incidents such as break-ins or vandalism, ensuring premises are secured and cleaned post-incident.
• Maintain safe pathways by gritting during snow and frost conditions.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical services including boiler/heating system operations, lighting, routine plant maintenance, and fuel requisitioning while monitoring usage to promote energy conservation.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks like replacing lamps and plugs up to 3.35 meters in height and report any firefighting equipment defects.
• Clean all building areas (excluding school meals-only spaces), organize cleaning staff activities if applicable, and maintain high standards by implementing procedural improvements.
• Ensure outdoor grounds and drains are clean and unobstructed, and waste management including daily emptying and cleaning of bins is effectively carried out.
• Handle porterage duties including receipt and distribution of goods, setting up and clearing of rooms for activities or examinations, and management of refuse bins.
• Maintain administrative duties such as reporting on cleaning and building conditions, coordinating outside contractor work, completing paperwork, and managing stock records.
• Undertake handyperson tasks within capability to support building upkeep.
• Comply with health and safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and related codes of practice in all duties.

Candidate Specification

Applicants must exhibit a minimum of six months experience in roles such as assistant or full building supervisor, caretaker, or cleaner within a school environment. Key-holding responsibilities require readiness to address call-outs, inclusive of unsocial hours.

Essential knowledge includes:

• Understanding the duties of a School Building Supervisor without direct supervision.
• Health and Safety standards and manual handling regulations relevant to the role.
• Proficiency with security systems operation.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, alongside effective teamwork, planning, administration, and decision-making capabilities. Candidates must also align with the school's values and ethos, details of which can be found on the school's website.

Desirable qualifications and experience include possession of a NEBOSH Health and Safety certificate or equivalent, familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment, and prior experience managing key holding such as opening, closing, and alarm settings.

Additional Information

Because this role is considered 'regulated activity' under Northern Ireland legislation regarding vulnerable groups, candidates will require an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background check, with fees covered by the applicant.

The Education Authority provides equal employment opportunities and invites candidates to consult available guidance and benefits upon applying.