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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.
STRUCTURE CHART
An up-to-date organisation chart, showing reporting lines.
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.
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
