Estates Manager - St James Schools

Key tasks :

• Supervise the Site team and meet weekly with the Bursar to ensure effective communication within the team • Distribute tasks within the Site team according to skill level and availability • Check sites regularly for any potential Health and Safety issues. Take corrective action where necessary • Ensure the school complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management; including the maintenance of appropriate records e.g. fire safety checks • Act as the Fire Safety Officer; be responsible for the installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire • Complete Risk Assessments as required and take any corrective actions where necessary • Actively participate in the school’s Health and Safety Committee meetings • Undertake any other site related Health and Safety work as required • Maintain and manage a schedule of works to ensure that the site is kept operational. Prioritise work as appropriate • Complete all repair and maintenance tasks within capability as promptly as possible being aware of particular priorities and needs within the school • Maintain and manage the efficiency of installations and plan for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water etc. • Part-management of the school bus network, alongside the bursar and other staff • Supervise the lighting and ventilation of the Schools buildings • Maintain the school grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free • Ensure accurate records are kept of all work carried out and liaise with the Bursar over prioritising work to be done • Provide lists of suitable contractors for larger maintenance contracts for selection and approval by the Bursar • Monitor the work undertaken • Manage the school minibuses • Oversee out of hours activities • Manage the day-to-day security of the school sites • Inform the Bursar in a timely manner of critical safety and security issues, and provide routine/ • Be mindful of best value at all times and discuss funding issues with the Bursar • Ensure that all works are carried out within the confines of allocated budgets • Monitor and check energy and water consumption to ensure efficiency • Manage the day-to-day contracted cleaning services and periodic deep cleaning routines In addition, the Estates Manager will be expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by the Headteachers or such authorised person in order to ensure the efficient running of the school. progress management reports as required • Be main key holder for the school sites

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