Senior School Caretaker

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Eaton Square Senior School Full time

Job Title:
Caretaker

Job Purpose:

As part of a team, be responsible for the day-to-day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the school sites allocated to you.


Key Accountabilities:

  • To ensure that the buildings and school site are secure, particularly out of school hours, and to attend rapid response callouts as required.
  • To undertake basic day to day maintenance tasks.
  • To escort contractors whilst working onsite.
  • To ensure that all allocated equipment, furniture and materials are stored safely and securely in order to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
  • To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified.
  • To work with the Group Maintenance Manager with regards to skilled maintenance.
  • To line manage the cleaning staff / contractors within the school sites.
  • To report serious hazards to the Group Maintenance Manager and Bursar immediately.
  • To assist in the monitoring of goods inwards and deliver to departments.
  • To help to maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose.
  • To carry out any other duties as may from time to time be required by the Group Maintenance Manager and Bursar.
  • To maintain confidentiality.
  • To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

  • Upkeep and general care of the school
  • Unlocking and relocking bins in preparation for pickup
  • Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
  • Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building
  • Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of external windows
  • Cleaning of external windows at ground level
  • Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances.
  • General maintenance and minor repair work including: doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls, replacing light bulbs.
  • General porterage duties and moving of furniture
  • Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
  • Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises
  • Preparation of Hall for functions as required
  • Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage
  • Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building
  • Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is eleven feet
  • Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
  • Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register
  • Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Group Maintenance Manager and Bursar

Grounds Maintenance

  • Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc.
  • Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
  • Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly
  • Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
  • Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of students, parents, staff and visitors.

Heating, Lighting and Water

  • The switching off of all lights and appropriate electric plug sockets
  • Turn heating systems on and off as required and check radiators are working efficiently.
  • Read Gas, Electric and Water meters as required
  • Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required.
  • Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes up to a height of eleven feet.

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge
Working knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations, eg COSHH.

Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.

Knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified standards.

Willingness to develop knowledge of ICT and other specialist equipment resources.

Education &

Qualifications
Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Willingness to undertake induction training.

Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

NVQ or equivalent qualification in Building Services.

Experience
Handy person or DIY experience.

Caretaking in a school or similar environment

Skills & Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team.


Ability to work in accordance with the school's health and safety policies and the code of safe working practice for caretaking premises staff.

Ability to work to deadlines.

Ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to lift and carry heavy items.

Ability to communicate well with adults and students.

Work Circumstances


To be able to be the main key holder on occasions and attend to rapid response "call outs" outside normal working hours.

To be helpful and support staff in school where appropriate.

Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

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