Permanent Caretaker x2 positions

1. PURPOSE OF JOB: To provide an on site service including security of the premises and its contents, heating and lighting of the premises, cleaning of specified areas, porterage and minor maintenance repairs. 2. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DUTIES To be responsible for the security of the premises and its contents. To be responsible for the routine and non-routine (e.g. emergencies) opening and closing of the premises. To report to the head of the establishment trespass, theft or unauthorised parking vehicles on the premises. To be responsible for the regular checking and testing of the fire alarm warning system sounders in line with Lincolnshire County Council guidance contained in the Health and Safety manual, recording the event and any issues arising. Checking and testing battery banks for emergency lights where relevant. Regular checking and recording with the condition and safety of tools and equipment in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. To be responsible for the heating and lighting of the premises including necessary frost precautions. To report system failures to the nominated officer. To ensure the satisfactory maintenance/repair of equipment and that adequate stocks of fuel are maintained. To be responsible for the cleaning of a specified area in accordance with the County Council’s standards and methods. To ensure that all cleaning equipment/materials are maintained in a clean, safe and efficient working condition. To ensure that adequate supplies of caretaking stores are maintained and records kept. To receive deliveries of stores, materials and other goods delivered to the school and arrange storage. To carry out minor repairs and where necessary to the appropriate officer those which require the attention of outside contractors. To admit contractors employees to premises and direct them to their job location. To ensure that external areas, paths and drives remain free from litter and viii ix that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean, as appropriate. To clear pathways of snow and apply salt when required. To deal with lettings as agreed with the head of establishment and submit claims as appropriate. To carry out regular inspection of ancillary equipment (e.g. pumps in areas of flooding). Where applicable to operate plant and equipment for swimming pools including attention to water heating and treatment and cleaning as described. 3. SUPERVISION OF PEOPLE Assist in work familiarisation of colleagues and any new starters. 4. CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION The postholder may be required to re-schedule work where\when necessary in order to fit within the school working day. 5. CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS Contact with Line Manager Contact with contractors when on site. Day to day contact with other employees at the school. Occasional contact with school Governors. Contact with members of the public regarding school lettings. Day to day working environment where pupils