What is the job role? Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated full time Site Service Officer. The successful candidate will assist in the efficient maintenance, repair and security of our school premises and site, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors alike. Hours of work: 37 hours per week, working all year round, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work. Split shifts are required to accommodate locking and unlocking the school. Job Summary: Under the direction of the Premises Manager ensure that the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard in order to provide a clean, safe, secure, attractive and purposeful working environment. Maintenance and Development of Site Ensure the school site and buildings are maintained to a satisfactory standard. Ensure all electrical equipment is safe and lights are turned off. Regularly assist with litter picking the site and emptying bins. Ensure that the site is free of fallen leaves, snow and ice and that the grounds are covered with salt and grit, as and when needed. As and when required, undertake hygiene tasks. Carry out janitorial duties including setting up and clearing away for assemblies, masses, meetings etc. Monitor site supplies e.g. toilet tissue, paper towels, cleaning products and general repairs material. Monitor external works and arrange for follow up works, as necessary. Monitor the cleaning and grounds external contractors, to ensure the level of service specified in their contracts is maintained. Ensure maintenance work is carried out satisfactorily at appropriate times, to meet relevant health and safety legislation. Take delivery of materials and equipment, ensuring the correct distribution and storage within the school. Monitor that the premises are heated to the required standard. Keep accurate records of health and safety tests such as fire alarms, emergency lighting, water checks etc., as well as meter readings. Repairs and Maintenance Duties Undertake minor repairs and maintenance work including: Carpentry – refitting whiteboards and pin boards, replacing door and window furniture and easing doors, etc. Painting – liaising with the Premises Manager regarding a set programme for the internal and external decoration of the school etc. Plumbing – repairing leaking taps, refitting toilet seats, renewing ball valve washers and floats. Clearing blocked toilets, ensuring drain channels and grease traps are kept clear etc. Electrical – basic electrical repairs (not including mains circuitry), e.g. fitting plugs to equipment, replacing fuses, fitting light bulbs, tubes and starters etc. General – minor plastering repairs, minor repairs to floor coverings, touch-up paintwork, removal of graffiti, replacing fixtures and fittings, e.g. toilet roll holders, brackets, shelves, cupboards, plus minor repairs to fencing, paths, driveways and minor glazing repairs etc. Health and Safety Under supervision ensure that the school adheres to Health and Safety regulations. Undertake first aid training and thereafter provide first aid as required. Site Security and Emergencies To be responsible for the security of the building and grounds, including routine and non-routine opening and closing of the premises and setting of alarms. Ensure access at designated times, key holder responsibility (including emergency call-outs). Liaise with emergency services and police, when required. Ensure fire safety measures are in place and carry out fire alarm checks. Have a hands-on approach to emergency repairs. Lettings duties To unlock and lock the school site for lettings and school based activities on weekends. Liaise with students, community users, parents and other visitors to provide information and assistance and to bring to the attention of the School Business Manager any letting issues. On occasions provide relief cover for lettings on other days of the week Particular Note : This job description reflects the duties and tasks appropriate at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may be varied from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility. You will be required to work some weekends to support lettings. This would be paid on an overtime basis. To apply for this position go to - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147345/EDV-2025-BUCS-06899 Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will: have a background in maintenance/ repairs be capable of maintaining a school site to a high standard be conscientious, hardworking, reliable and able to work on their own initiative be flexible in their working pattern. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.