Caretaker

Caretaker

This Primary school are looking for an honest, reliable caretaker to aid the Headteacher and staff in the smooth running of the school with attention to health and safety and security
- Under the day-to-day direction of the School Business Manager and Headteacher, ensure the safe running of the site.
- Under the guidance of appropriate senior staff, be responsible for building maintenance, cleanliness, security and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plant and heavy equipment within the designated school site.
- Maintain premises security such that key holding procedures are observed and that premises remain as secure as is practically possible.
- Respond to and accurately record all call-outs, liaising with the security force and police as appropriate.
- Transport cash to the Bank when the need arises.
- Regularly test fire alarms and be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carry out evacuation drills as required.
- Undertake the role of Fire Marshall where needed.
- Ensure the safe storage of materials covered by the COSHH regulations.
- Ensure stringent health and safety provisions and adherence to the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff.
- Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required.
- Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials.
- Report all structural, fabric, furnishings, fixtures and equipment defects to the appropriate person.
- Responsible for the operation of a preventative planned maintenance program and for routine inspections of designated buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture premise and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
- Undertake minor day-to-day repairs as required.
- Work as part of a team appreciating and supporting the role of other people in the team.
- Responsible for maintaining records, (including Statutory testing and recording for Fire Safety and Legionella Logs) information and data, producing analysis and reports as required.
- Other reasonably similar duties may be allocated from time to time commensurate with the general character of the post and its grading.
- Liaise with external contractors and monitor their work ensuring it is carried out punctually and to the required standard.
- Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained inside and outside of the designated multi-school (site) premises.
- Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities including annual Fire Risk assessments and undertaking the duties of the responsible person in relation to Legionella testing.