JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible (under instruction from the Headteacher) for the maintenance of the school premises and buildings.

This job falls within the definition of regulated activity and therefore would be subject to an Enhanced DBS with barred list check.

STRUCTURE CHART

An up-to-date organisation chart, showing reporting lines.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake daily cleaning of the caretaker's allocated areas

Requisition of caretaking and cleaning supplies within budget limits. Store safely. Check and record their delivery

Replenish and stock soap, toilet rolls and paper towels and such other items as required by the school

Routinely check the operation of the fire alarm and fire doors

Routinely check fire exits and fire extinguishers

Organise fire drills on a regular basis and record the outcome

Organise emergency lighting inspections on a regular basis and record and report the outcomes

Organise water testing inspections on a regular basis and record and report the outcomes

Complete all PAT testing for all electrical equipment in the school and keep appropriate records

Undertake any necessary action as directed by the Headteacher in the event of bad weather or emergency

Be a "keyholder" responsible for security and arrange access to the site.

Respond when available to any call from emergency services as principal (but not sole) keyholder.

Attend relevant and appropriate training e.g. lifting, fire extinguisher course, Legionnaires etc.

Ensure areas around the school site are made safe during snow or icy conditions. Ensure an adequate supply of salt at all times

Oversee all contractors when they are on site

When on duty, direct building contractors to the site of the repair and maintenance works, verify what contractors have attended and note the completion of the tasks for which they were hired.

Detect and report building defects to the Headteacher

To carry out regular safety checks and inspection of school minibuses, including maintenance of fluid levels, tyre pressures and cleanliness of instruments and exterior windows

Undertake minor repairs within your level of competence allowing for caretaking priorities, paying special attention to health and safety guidelines

Arrange and/or carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within the site

Assist with the distribution of items delivered to the site, as required and as quickly as possible to avoid large items blocking exits and entrances

Complete a programme of painting and decorating to keep the interior of the school in good order

Take responsibility for various out of hours lettings on the evenings and weekends.

Promote the welfare of children and support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures

Promote equality as an integral part of the role, treating everyone with fairness and dignity

Comply with school health and safety policies, procedures and rules

SCOPE (impact on/control of resources, people, money etc)

This role has no budgetary responsibility and no line management responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential/

Desirable

Experience

GCSE grade C in English, Maths and ICT or equivalent

Essential

Previous experience of carrying out minor repairs and maintenance

Essential

Knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding

Understanding of child protection, safeguarding and bullying issues and able to demonstrate understanding of own accountabilities

Essential

Skills and abilities

Ability to establish and develop positive relationships with all staff and visitors

Essential

Sound communication skills

Essential

DIY skills

Essential

Work-related personal qualities

Confident, patient and tactful approach to staff enquiries and complaints

Essential

Flexible and approachable

Essential

Resilient under pressure

Essential

Other work-related requirements

Committed to undertake work related training when required

Essential

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required. Conversing at ease with members of the public (including pupils), providing advice and using any specialist terminology appropriate to the role is essential for the post.

Essential