Estates and Facilities Officer
Summary of main purpose of Role
To provide a security, caretaking, estates and facilities management service to the students, visitors and staff of the College.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To contribute to the security and welfare of staff, students and visitors to the College.
2. To contribute to the security of the building by undertaking routine patrols
3. To undertake porterage duties as required.
4. To drive College vehicles to transport goods, staff, visitors and in exceptional circumstances students, as and when required.
5. To clear up immediately, any hazards to staff and students (e.g. broken glass etc).
6. To undertake routine and planned maintenance tasks such as but not limited to water testing, emergency light testing and other tasks within their competence.
7. To undertake maintenance and minor improvement works such as but not limited to tiling, painting. To advise their line manager of any fabric or fittings requiring attention.
8. To supervise subcontractors on site carrying out small project works, routine, reactive and planned maintenance activities.
9. To maintain a clean College environment by sweeping, tidying and cleaning the frontages, entrances, and exit areas of the College as and when required e.g. pedestrianised area at front entrance of the college building etc.
10. To act as designated key holder and undertake the locking / unlocking of College premises and to record time of callout in the diary.
11. To operate heating system, fire and security alarms as directed
12. To administer first aid as and when necessary. (See note (a) below)
13. To undertake duties off site associated with College activities.
14. To liaise with local police/fire/ambulance emergency services to protect employees/students/visitors/members of public and College and civic property from fire, flood, accidental damage, etc.
15. To undertake a range of duties associated with ‘goods inwards’ including receipt, logging and delivery.
16. To train other employees in the technicalities and duties of the job when requested to do so.
17. To participate in the College’s Annual Professional Development Review Scheme and to undertake and attend all appropriate training and staff development events to ensure continuous professional development.
18. To comply with College financial regulations and standing orders.
19. To comply with all legislation including Data Protection, Health and Safety rules and regulations, Discrimination, the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy, Quality Assurance Policy and all other College policies and procedures.
20. To assist in the maintenance and supervision of the college minibus fleet.
21. To undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post.
(a) NOTE: The post holder is required to hold a relevant and current First Aid Certificate and remain willing and able to undertake First Aid as and when required. Any failure on the part of the post holder to not be able to comply with this requirement may invalidate the post holder continuing in this employment and may therefore lead to their dismissal.
Standard responsibilities for all positions in NCG:
1. Participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.
2. Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
3. Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all activities.
4. Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post.
5. Comply with all NCG policies and procedures
6. NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
In common with all other employees of the College, the postholder is expected to:
1 Perform duties to a high standard and to ensure that the quality assurance processes are implemented successfully across the College, particularly those relating to their own role.
2. Participate in and make an appropriate contribution to the College’s planning and review processes.
3. Take a pro-active role in the maintenance of acceptable standards of student behaviour.
4. Contribute to the development of the Strategic Plan and to the achievement of the objectives contained therein.
5. Keep up-to-date with issues affecting their role and contribute to staff development activity.
6. Attend external and internal events as required to promote the College.
7. Comply with College financial regulations and standing orders