Assistant Caretaker

JOB TITLE: Assistant Caretaker

RESPONSIBLE TO: Facilities Manager

CONTRACT: FIXED TERM/PERMANENT (TBA)

MAIN PURPOSE

To contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on promoting a culture of educational excellence.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Assist the Facilities Manager to maintain the school’s site, buildings and other infrastructure to ensure safe and secure operation at all times.

GENERAL DUTIES:

- Liasing with the Facilities Manager on caretaking issues
- Open and close school to include all appropriate gates, windows, doors and fire escapes for the purpose of school use, cleaning, maintenance, emergency services
- In absence of the site manager, check weekly the proper operation and function of all alarms and fire equipment. Check daily emergency exits and entrances are not obstructed
- General site supervision, including prevention of trespass, ensuring that unauthorised parking does not occur, and in, conjunction with the site officer, ensuring the safe use of the school site at all times
- Flexibility to attend outside school hours in absence of the site manager for intruder or fire alarms

cleaning sickness, etc and spillages are required
- Ensure all bursts, leaks, flooding, fires and breakages are dealt with promptly and safely as appropriate
- Ensure all electrical and gas emergencies are dealt with promptly and safely as appropriate
- Ensuring access, assist and secure premises for all emergencies services as necessary
- Reporting all defects which require specialist repair to the site manager
- With the site manager, regularly inspect all plumbing and report/repair defects as appropriate
- Regular measurement of water temperature
- Synchronise all clock, time switches, etc as required
- Receive and move school deliveries and supplies to various parts of the building as appropriate
- To maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all internal and external areas including window cleaning, and empty litter bins daily
- Setting out and clearing of furniture for assembly and other functions as required
- To arrange the movement of furniture and other heavy teaching equipment as required, provided that reasonable notice has been given
- Clean and clear all drains, gullies and ensure effective and healthy operation
- Inspect outside fabric of the school and report and/or repair defects as appropriate
- Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights etc, report and/or repair defects as appropriate
- Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and debris as appropriate including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.
- Inspect all outside areas for hazardous materials. Consult with site manager for the best method of removal
- Other such tasks, appropriate to the grade, as allocated by the facilities manager, site manager and headteacher
- When required, the post holder will attend appropriate training courses funded by the school and maintain up to date knowledge on essential skills needed to carry out tasks and activities satisfactorily.

ADMINISTRATION:
keep a check on cleaning stock levels and inform the site manager of low stock levels, e.g. of cleaning products

carry out a stock check with the site manager on a monthly basis

record of all completed cleaning tasks on a daily basis

RESOURCES:
Maintain clean, tidy and organise workspaces and storage areas

Check equipment and machinery used and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to provide support to staff as requested and in accordance with their own training and skill parameters

WIDER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to the cleaning and maintenance of the school, as required

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Maintain confidentiality of the school, its pupils, and parents, acting in accordance with the school’s confidentiality policy at all times

Contribute to and support the overall vision and ethos of the school

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate and engage in training and appraisal as required

Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by senior staff

Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Health and Safety