Caretaker

6 months ago

Swindon, United Kingdom Oakhurst Primary school Full time

**Responsible for: Site Maintenance**

**Salary: £22,863 - £24,313 Pro Rata**

**25 hours per week**

**52 weeks**

**Purpose of Post**: Under the direction/instruction of the Estates and Facilities Manager, the purpose of this post is to assist in the provision of maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises, sites, and environment and providing a safe working environment.

**Main Activities Key Accountabilities**:

- As the main keyholder be responsible for the security of the premises, to include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision and lettings and assisting the Estates and Facilities Manager in identifying a suitable keyholder to cover periods of absence.
- To be responsible for the premises outside of normal working hours with regard to locking and unlocking, setting security alarm systems, carrying out security checks and responding to emergency call outs.
- To undertake a range of minor maintenance work, as agreed with the Estates and Facilities Manager, with regard to the day-to-day maintenance of the premises and its furnishings e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture.
- Collect and assemble waste for collection.
- Undertake and record all periodic testing and compliance checks in line with the relevant legislation.
- To assist with major maintenance work to be carried out, to include escorting contractors and others to sites of repair and maintenance.
- To be responsible for the operation of the premises heating system, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate. To include ensuring, as far as is practical, that adequate supplies of fuel and mobile emergency heating are available at all times.
- To be responsible for the receiving of deliveries of goods and equipment and distributing as appropriate. To include maintaining appropriate records as required and appropriate levels of cleaning and repair materials.
- To be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas e.g. the removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces, to keep surface drains free of obstruction, to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the cleaning and assistant caretaking staff or monitoring of the cleaning contractors (where appropriate).
- To be responsible for cleaning areas and undertake cleaning duties including emergency cleaning duties arising during the working day including graffiti removal, litter-picking.
- To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary.
- Assist with the whole premises team with larger projects across the trust if needed.
- Any other duties that fall under the premises remit as directed by the Estates and Facilities Manager.

**Knowledge and Understanding**

Maintain an up to date knowledge and understanding of:

- Willingness to undertake induction training
- Good numeracy/literacy skills / GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
- Specific training in specialist area desirable / Relevant experience desirable / Handyperson experience desirable
- Caretaking/site-keeping experience in a school or similar environment desirable
- Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources - Working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation desirable
- Self motivation
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions, including COSHH regulations
- An awareness of health and hygiene procedures desirable
- Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
- Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
- Team-leading skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £22,863.00-£24,313.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- Commercial cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- janitorial: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CT020424

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