Job Description

PURPOSE OF POST:

Responsible to the Facilities Manager 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.

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 the 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 Headteacher. 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 receiving 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 the Headteacher any repairs and maintenance work required
6.Ensure all appropriate records and documentation are kept in accordance with regulations and as directed by Headeacher.

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 Headteacher. Ensure that cleaning materials are stored and used in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

HANDYPERSON TASKS

Plumbing

- simple tap repairs

- ball valve re-washering

- clearing blocked sinks, wash basins, baths, urinals, etc.

- clearing drainage blocks (above ground level) where visible and accessible

- replacement of toilet seats

- lavatory (cistern), pull chains and handles, etc.

- replace plugs on bath, sink, and wash hand basins

- replace with equal broken pipe brackets, fix or refix

- replace or fix toilet roll holders

- cleaning gutters, rainwater pipes and gullies

- attention to simple leaks suing compression or plastic fittings as appropriate

- thoroughly flush through cold water installation at the end of each holiday period.

Electrical

- replacement of all types of tubes and lamps

- refixing of dislodged light fitting diffusers

- removal of broken light fitting diffusers

- replacement of missing screws from light switches and socket outlets

- replacing fuses (on a like-for-like basis)

- fitting of new and replacement plug tops

- regular sound testing of all bell circuits, fire alarms, class change, etc.

Joinery

- simple repairs to skirtings, door and door frames, windows, furniture and fittings including attention to door handles, catches and locks

- re-fixing or replacing door stops, restraining catches, hooks, etc.

- easing doors for correct opening and closing, like-for-like hinge replacements

- fix shelves and pin boarding

- replace coat hooks, curtain tracks, etc.

Decoration

- simple type redecoration, using proprietary paints and finishes

Heating

- check all heating elements, ie: radiators, convectors, fan assisted convectors, etc. for correct operation and clean annually. Air vent when necessary, refix loose and damaged

casings.

Energy

- regularly, once per month, read gas, electricity and water meters

- check for correct settings and operations of all thermostats

Furniture

- simple repairs to desks, chairs and other minor repairs to lose equipment

Emergency Action

- isolate and drain down, where appropriate, water, switch off gas and electrical installations following emergency incidents.

Miscellaneous

- simple repair or replacement of window catches, handles

hinges and stops. Easing for easy opening

- replace isolated damaged wall tiles splash backs with like-for like

- temporarily block off broken windows

- repair cleaning equipment for own use (not internal repairs to

electrical goods)

- minor running repairs to fences and gates of all descriptions

- re-erect dislodged signs and / or fix new ones

Ventilation

- ensure that all rooms are correctly ventilated both in and out of school hours, paying particular attention to toilet areas.

DIMENSIONS:

Supervisory Management:

6 or more part time cleaners; 2 more Caretakers.

Financial Resources:

Will be responsible for ordering cleaning supplies and fuel (in some locations).

Physical Resources:

Responsible for the safety and security of the building, cleaning and handyperson tools and equipment.

Physical Effort:

The job involves a considerable level of physical effort for over 10% and up 25% of the total working time. Lifting/carrying is also a feature requiring a high level of effort for over 5% and up to 10% of working time.

Working Environment:

The post holder regularly works outdoors and will sometimes be exposed to the weather in doing so. However this exposure occurs for less than 10% of the overall working time, but s/he has regular exposure to very disagreeable, unpleasant or hazardous situations for up to 10% of their working time.

Verbal abuse, aggression or other anti-social behaviour from members of the public is a feature of this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,024.00-32,597.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Work Location: In person