Job Purpose:

Under the direction/instruction of the line manager the purpose of this post is to assist in the provision of maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises, sites, and environment and providing a safe working environment.

Key Accountabilities:

As the main keyholder be responsible for the security of the premises, to include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provison and lettings and assisting the line manager in identifying a suitable keyholder to cover periods of absence.

To be responsible for the premises outside of normal working hours with regard to locking and unlocking, setting security alarm systems, carrying out security checks and responding to emergency call outs. 

To undertake a range of minor maintenance work, as agreed with the line manager, with regard to the day to day maintenance of the premises and its furnishings e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture.

Collect and assemble waste for collection.

Undertake activities to maintain safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting

To arrange for major maintenance work to be carried out, to include escorting contractors and others to sites of repair and maintenance.

To be responsible for the operation of the premises heating system, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate.  To include ensuring, as far as is practical, that adequate supplies of fuel and mobile emergency heating are available at all times.

To be responsible for the receiving of deliveries of goods and equipment and distributing as appropriate.   To include maintaining appropriate records as required and appropriate levels of cleaning and repair materials.

To be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas e.g. the removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces, to keep surface drains free of obstruction, to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.

To be responsible for the day to day monitoring of the cleaning contractors.

To be responsible for cleaning areas and undertake cleaning duties including emergency cleaning duties arising during the working day including including graffiti removal, litter-picking

To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary. 

Please call Olga on (phone number removed) or send a text with CARETAKER and we will call you back