Evening Caretaker/maintenance

**THE MAELOR SCHOOL**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**POST: SCHOOL CARETAKER - SECONDARY ** _(See Note) _
- The duties and responsibilities of a caretaker may vary from school to school, the school will need to adapt the job description to reflect local requirements. _

**PURPOSE**:
Responsible under the direction of the Headteacher, or designated person for the maintenance of school premises (internal & external)
Provide a high-quality maintenance service within the school including cleaning, lighting, and heating, decoration.
Carry out routine and non-routine security procedures for school buildings and grounds, including as keyholder, opening and closing of school grounds and premises.

**DIMENSIONS**
(as per school)

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**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Lighting and heating**
- Operating the heating plant in accordance with guidelines
- Maintain boiler and plant rooms as appropriate
- Report any defects in lighting or heating immediately

**Cleaning**
- As directed by the Facilities/Business Manager/Head Teacher
- As required, organise cleaning staff to ensure the cleaning of classroom areas and school premises

**School Premises**
- Unlock school building each morning and check for any damage or vandalism, report this and clear up as necessary

**School premises maintenance**
- Clearing of weeds, rubbish from grounds
- Emptying of bins
- Maintaining storage areas in a clean and tidy condition
- Safe use and storage of equipment
- Ensuring adequate stocks of toiletries and distributing these as required
- Storekeeping as appropriate
- Carry out minor repairs
- Carry out all routine procedures
- **Monitoring of contractors work on site**:

- Make arrangements via the Head Teacher for repairs or maintenance beyond the capability of the Caretaker to be carried out by contractor
- Monitor building cleaning and ground maintenance work carried out by contractors in accordance with set procedures
- **Ad-hoc emergencies**

Responding to these as required.

**RESOURCES**
- Use appropriate maintenance tools, and be responsible for their safe-keeping.

Undertake other duties as required by your Headteacher and/or Supervisor.

**LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES WHERE APPROPRIATE**
Cleaner
Supervision of contractors on site

**CONTACTS**
(Delete or add those relevant to the post)
Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
All Teaching/Non Teaching Staff
Pupils
Parents
Governors
Suppliers
School employees

**THE MAELOR SCHOOL**

**ITEM ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE**

**Qualifications ** CORGI/plumbing
Electrical Engineering

Health and Safety qualifications e.g. NEBOSH

**Experience **Experience of maintenance, plumbing, electrics, and general DIY

**Knowledge and **Numeracy, literacy COSHH
**Skills **Health and safety legislation

Interpersonal skills
Cleaning/deep cleaning
Decorating
Plumbing and electrical repairs/maintenance

Signature:

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Headteacher
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**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10,622.00-£10,799.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/02/2024
Expected start date: 04/03/2024