Job Description

PURPOSE OF POST:

Responsible to the Site Agent for the attention to keep the School functioning, particularly in the areas of: Security of premises. Heating and Lighting Maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Maintaining premises in a good state of repair.

ORGANISATION CHART:

Cluster Facilities Manager

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Senior Caretaker

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Caretaker

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Security of Premises -

Ensure School is secure out of working hours, following correct procedures for Alarm systems. Ensure all doors and windows are secured and all lights and heaters are switched off after use. Undertake the responsibility of key holder as required. Ensure school is open for pupils each day and to persons who have hired the premises for public or private use. Carry out all necessary checks to ensure fire alarms, extinguishers and related equipment is fully functional at all times.
2. Ensure that the temperature within the school is maintained at appropriate levels and that all heating and lighting equipment operates efficiently, and is regularly maintained with due consideration to energy efficiency.

3. Ensure that standards of cleanliness are maintained within the school including monitoring work of cleaning employees as required and providing cleaning cover for any accidental spillages, etc. which may constitute a health hazard or as directed by the head teacher. Ensure that stocks of cleaning materials are available, stored and used in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

4. Carry out the prescribed tasks in the letting procedure for the school. This may include maintaining a diary of usage, taking and receipting payment and showing potential users facilities available.

5. Undertake a range of miscellaneous duties associated with the post. These will include:

take delivery and store materials undertake porterage duties ensure that the school site is kept clean and safe, e.g. clearing litter and gritting ice, etc. ensure all equipment used in cleaning tasks is maintained to required standards identify and report to head teacher any repairs and maintenance work required
6. Ensure all appropriate records and documentation are kept in accordance with regulations and as directed by Headteacher.

7. Undertake regular inspections of the school buildings and surrounds and draw to the attention of the headteacher any repairs or maintenance work required, and where appropriate carry out minor or temporary repairs.

8. Plan the work allocation of self, and cleaners where appropriate. Ensure that standards of cleanliness are maintained within the school including monitoring work of cleaning employees as required and providing cleaning cover for any accidental spillages, etc. which may constitute a health hazard or as directed by the head teacher. Ensure that cleaning materials are stored and used in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,989.00-26,824.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Transport links
Work Location: In person