JOB PURPOSE |
To be responsible (under instruction from the Headteacher) for the maintenance of the school premises and buildings.
This job falls within the definition of regulated activity and therefore would be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.
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STRUCTURE CHART |
An up-to-date organisation chart, showing reporting lines.
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
· Undertake daily cleaning of the caretaker's allocated areas · Requisition of caretaking and cleaning supplies within budget limits. Store safely. Check and record their delivery · Replenish and stock soap, toilet rolls and paper towels and such other items as required by the school · Routinely check the operation of the fire alarm and fire doors · Routinely check fire exits and fire extinguishers · Organise fire drills on a regular basis and record the outcome · Organise emergency lighting inspections on a regular basis and record and report the outcomes · Organise water testing inspections on a regular basis and record and report the outcomes · Complete all PAT testing for all electrical equipment in the school and keep appropriate records · Undertake any necessary action as directed by the Headteacher in the event of bad weather or emergency · Be a "keyholder" responsible for security and arrange access to the site. · Respond when available to any call from emergency services as principal (but not sole) keyholder. · Attend relevant and appropriate training e.g. lifting, fire extinguisher course, Legionnaires etc. · Ensure areas around the school site are made safe during snow or icy conditions. Ensure an adequate supply of salt at all times · Oversee all contractors when they are on site · When on duty, direct building contractors to the site of the repair and maintenance works, verify what contractors have attended and note the completion of the tasks for which they were hired. · Detect and report building defects to the Headteacher · To carry out regular safety checks and inspection of school minibuses, including maintenance of fluid levels, tyre pressures and cleanliness of instruments and exterior windows · Undertake minor repairs within your level of competence allowing for caretaking priorities, paying special attention to health and safety guidelines · Arrange and/or carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within the site · Assist with the distribution of items delivered to the site, as required and as quickly as possible to avoid large items blocking exits and entrances · Complete a programme of painting and decorating to keep the interior of the school in good order · Take responsibility for various out of hours lettings on the evenings and weekends. · Promote the welfare of children and support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures · Promote equality as an integral part of the role, treating everyone with fairness and dignity · Comply with school health and safety policies, procedures and rules |
SCOPE (impact on/control of resources, people, money etc) |
This role has no budgetary responsibility and no line management responsibility.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION | Essential/ Desirable |
Experience | |
GCSE grade C in English, Maths and ICT or equivalent | Essential |
Previous experience of carrying out minor repairs and maintenance | Essential |
Knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements | Desirable |
Knowledge and understanding | |
Understanding of child protection, safeguarding and bullying issues and able to demonstrate understanding of own accountabilities | Essential |
Skills and abilities | |
Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with all staff and visitors | Essential |
Sound communication skills | Essential |
DIY skills | Essential |
Work-related personal qualities | |
Confident, patient and tactful approach to staff enquiries and complaints | Essential |
Flexible and approachable | Essential |
Resilient under pressure | Essential |
Other work-related requirements | |
Committed to undertake work related training when required | Essential |
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required. Conversing at ease with members of the public (including pupils), providing advice and using any specialist terminology appropriate to the role is essential for the post. | Essential |
