Caretaker

To provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the school, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards, and that heating systems operate at optimum efficiency. Line Management Responsibilities May be required to line manage a small team of site staff, e.g. a janitor. To ensure: o Adequate cover for holiday periods. o Adequate cover for outside normal school hours. o Providing cover for emergency call out. Security and Safety To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary, and report defects and malfunctions to designated member of the Senior Leadership Team. To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents including monitoring the school’s CCTV system. To clean light fittings, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices. Remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up broken windows. Reglazing small internal windows. Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate. May be required to assist with fire evacuation procedures. Maintenance and Cleaning To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required. In the event of a burst or leaking water pipe, the water supply should be turned off, spillage removed and furnishings cleaned. Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces. To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the school and grounds are litter free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis. To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the school, particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting). To dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner, ensuring that it is available for collection as required. Maintenance and Repair Painting and Decorating Temporary making good of colour wash e.g. when cabinets are moved, and the blotting out of graffiti. Making good paint work e.g. touching up scratch damage. To undertake repairs, projects and redecoration tasks as appropriate. Joinery First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings. Minor repairs as a temporary measure after breakins, vandalism etc.Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks, Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches. Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards. Advice, and/or undertake, where appropriate renovation projects Plumbing Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and rewashering of taps. Stopping leaks. Resources To undertake porterage tasks as required, including setting up and clearing away furniture. T