Building Supervisor (No Supervision) in Coleraine

You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Experience: Have a minimum of six months’ demonstrable experience working as an assistant building supervisor and/or building supervisor and/or caretaker and/or cleaner in a school environment.
• Other: As a key holder, be prepared to respond to call outs at short notice, including during unsociable hours.

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Knowledge: Demonstrable knowledge of the following: The requirements of a School Building Supervisor (with no supervision), Health and Safety regulations and requirements relevant to the role, Manual Handling regulations, Use of security systems.
• Skills / Abilities: Evidence of ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Proven effective administrative, planning and decision-making skills to meet deadlines.
• Values Orientation: Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Qualifications / Experience: Hold a NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification, or an equivalent or higher level qualification, Evidence of experience in using industrial cleaning equipment, Evidence of experience of key holding duties, including opening and closing premises and setting alarm systems.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide cleaning and non-cleaning services under the direction of the designated line manager or other authorised person and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Education Authority.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Security: Security of the premises and its contents, Open and close the premises and grounds, Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates are locked at the end of each day, Safe custody of the keys of the premises, Operate and monitor security camera system, Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises, Report any suspicious activity.
• Mechanical and Electrical Services: Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system, Monitor and document the usage of fuel, water and electricity, Inspect and report any defects on firefighting equipment.
• Cleaning: Clean the premises, Plan, organise and control the work of cleaning staff, Ensure that all hard surfaces and paths are clean, Provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises.
• Porterage: Receipt and transport of stores and materials, Prepare rooms for examinations and other purposes.
• Administration: Prepare reports on the cleaning of premises, Complete all paperwork associated with the post, Maintain records of consumable stocks and inventory of equipment.
• Handyperson Duties: Within the competence of the post-holder.
• General Conditions: All duties must be carried out to comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Training: Building supervisors will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties.
• Other Duties: Falling within the purview of the grade as required.

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.