School Caretaker

6 months ago

Bury, United Kingdom GREENHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL Full time

Caretaker - Greenhill Primary School, Mile Lane, Bury BL8 2JH

Directorate: Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, Bolton

Reporting to: Headteacher

Grade: NJC06 - £23,893 Per Annum, Pro Rata (Actual £19,372 Per Annum, £12.30 per hour)

Hours: 30 hours per week - all year round

Monday - Friday: 6 hours per day (7-9.30am and 2.30-6pm)
- **Temporary contract for 3 months from appointment or return of substantive post holder, whichever is sooner.**_

**Closing Date: 14th December - 12 noon**

**Start Date: ASAP**

We are looking to appoint a conscientious and self-motivated caretaker who will provide a vital role in maintaining our school site, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

Main duties & specific responsibilities:
As the main key holder, be responsible for the security of the school premises

Be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and setting security alarm systems as required. Responding to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures

Undertake and record regular checks on play equipment, legionella risk, alarm systems, ladders and fire extinguishers and report any problems arising

Identify and report building, furniture or fitting deficiencies to the Head teacher and to undertake any remedial action. This may involve arranging emergency repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors.

Undertake range of handy person duties (i.e. those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) as directed by the Head teacher, that contribute to the maintenance of the school premises (e.g. remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards etc.)

Escort contractors to site of repairs and maintenance and monitor the safety of their working practices/quality of work

Monitor usage of fuel, electricity, water and take meter readings

Monitor, order and take delivery of stores, goods and equipment including cleaning materials and arrange their safe storage and distribution as appropriate

Be responsible for general tidiness and safety of outside areas including:
Keep drains clear of obstructions

Ensure safe pedestrian access at all times, including keeping paths and entrances clear of leaves and moss, as well as gritting and snow clearing during severe weather

Treat car park and playground areas with salt/grit as appropriate

Ensure yard and steps are free from leaves, moss and mud

Keep signage clean and free from algae

Check trees for broken/ overhanging branches that could pose a safety risk

Maintain, if required, tubs and planters around school

Maintain staff and pupil toilet facilities ensuring they are in working order, ensuring appropriate supplies of consumables are available

Deal with blocked toilets and blocked drains

Set out/put away furniture for school events/breakfast clubs etc. and undertake general porterage as required by the Head teacher

Make appropriate arrangements for the collection of school waste

Regularly clean designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions

Deep cleanse carpets at least once per year

Power wash classroom chairs/dining room chairs at least once per year

Liaise with other caretakers from each school in the trust

Occasionally work in other schools within the trust when required

Work with the Trust Facilities manager

Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety at Work regulations

Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and others, including adherence to ‘lone working’ guidelines

Cooperate with the school to ensure that Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out

Perform duties in line with health and Safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards immediately to the Head teacher or other senior person

Resources:
Use manual tools and power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks. Cleaning equipment, including buffing machine and cleaning chemicals, will be used on regular basis. Training will be arranged as necessary

Seek out new resources that will improve the cleanliness and enhance the school

Have understanding of how to operate school alarm and CCTV systems. Training will be arranged as necessary

Knowledge and Skills:
Willingness to undertake training, possibly off site and to attend meetings required to satisfactorily carry out the above requirements

Supervision and Management:
The post holder will often be required to work without direct supervision i.e. during school holidays, following lone working guidelines as necessary

The post holder will be responsible for supervising and having oversight of the work of the cleaner(s)

Key contacts and relationships:
Daily contact with the Head teacher or other nominated staff

Build positive relationships with school staff, responding willingly to reasonable requests for assistance

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