Caretaker / Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

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Job title: Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant

Main purpose of job:

To contribute to the smooth running of the Academy by carrying out a range of maintenance duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance

Department: Premises

Location: Plume Academy

Position reports to: Premises and Health & Safety Manager

Length of contract: 37 hours per week on a shift pattern between 6am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, 52.14 weeks per year. Flexibility is also necessary for evening and weekend work advised in advance

Salary: Band 2 (Points actual starting salary £23,556.00 per annum

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the post holder.

• to be responsible for carrying out caretaking duties and assisting with reactive and pro-active maintenance and refurbishment works on a daily basis.
• to be responsible for the security of the Academy buildings and grounds.
• to carry out caretaking and maintenance of the buildings and grounds as directed by the Academy Estates Manager
• caretaking duties will be carried out on a daily basis, including cleaning, porterage duties, security of buildings and grounds.
• the Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant will be expected to work on their own initiative or as part of a team, and will have a pro-active approach to site maintenance and refurbishment. The post holder will be expected to deal with requests from staff and to deal with emergency situations including leaks, floods, fire alarms etc.
• the Caretaker/Maintenance Assistant may be expected to cover evening and weekend lettings when necessary.
• have appropriate training, as the caretaker will be expected to use power tools, stepladders and tower scaffolding, when required.

Security and Supervision

• to act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins or disturbances and/or the setting off of the burglar alarm(s)
• providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations
• dealing with enquiries from officers and employees of the Local Education Authority, workers and contractors and where appropriate, advising the Principal of their presence
• undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s) and secondary cleaning
• operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures
• ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate
• carrying out Academy based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage

Other Duties

• undertaking lettings and related duties as appropriate in accordance with the provincial agreement. Preparing the Academy premises and site for out of Academy activities

General

• at all times to carry out the duties in accordance with Academy-based policies and Health and Safety procedures
• Support the emergency evacuation procedures for support staff requirements
• ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean
• taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, materials and any other goods
• such other duties relating to the use of the premises and site as may be necessary from time to time in accordance with established local practice or with the reasonable requirements of the Academy and Trustees
• to participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
• to comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace
• ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance in the Academy's Equal Opportunities Policy
• the Trustees are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

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Closing Date: 03/11/2025 12:00

THE DUTIES AND TASKS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE

EXHAUSTIVE AND OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE

PRINCIPAL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS OF THE

ACADEMY.

Plume Academy remains fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,556.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Work Location: In person