Job Description

TASKS - MAINTENANCE

Security

Lock/unlock school buildings and areas

Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks

Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills

Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate, outside of any specialist monitoring brief

Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate

Liaise with police, security and surveillance contractors

Undertake lettings and carry out associated clerical tasks

Provide emergency access to the school site

Maintenance

Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating and fixing

Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs unblocking drains

To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for your school.

To organise and carry out minor decoration programme as agreed with the Headteacher

To organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the Headteacher

To be responsible for the operation of a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions

Operation and maintenance of heating plant and lighting systems

To oversee and monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain the appropriate records

Undertake regular site inspections and identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements

Collect and assemble waste for removal

Undertake emergency & specialist cleaning tasks

Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litter-picking

Provide emergency access to the school site

Coordinate deliveries to the school site

Monitor performance of contracts and record performance against specified standards

Liaise with contractors& undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts

Co-ordinate work of cleaning staff

Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises

Ensure that pathways and all other external hard surface areas are kept clean, free of litter and weeds and that they are gritted or salted when required during wintry conditions

Maintain swimming pool (where applicable) and other specialist sports equipment after specialist training

KEY ACTIVITIES - RESOURCES

To advise the Headteacher on matters relating to energy control and conservation

Contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies

Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment

Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials

To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors (in a accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times

KEY ACTIVITIES -ORGANISATION & SUPERVISORY

Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials Provide specialist advice and guidance as required

Porter duties e.g. delivering mail, moving furniture and equipment

Assisting in management, administration and operation of lettings system

Monitor & manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources & undertaking audits as required

Direct/supervise cleaning and/or site staff and ensure cleaning is in accordance with specification

Where appropriate to organise and administer the use and maintenance of all school vehicles and to carry out driving duties when required by the Headteacher

Liaison with the school meals service contractors in relation to their use of the site and provision of their service, where appropriate

Liaise with line manager & attend meetings as required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times

Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils (staff & visitors)at all times
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times

Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration

Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities

Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by the Headteacher.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,585.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/07/2025
Reference ID: GS5552 Senior Caretaker
Expected start date: 01/09/2025