Job Title - Caretaker/Site Technician
Hours - 20 hours over 5 days
Salary Scale Point - Scale 4 SCP 7 to SCP 11
Reporting to Headteacher
Employer - Mercian Educational Trust
Job Purpose
To oversee the site maintenance and estates compliance at the designated primary school and other Trust school sites as and when required. Provide a clean and safe environment for all users of the school buildings and grounds; security duties as directed on schools’ premises and site. Carry out and document checks to ensure legal compliance of the buildings.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Maintain the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking entrances and exits as required, securing the building using the alarm system and reporting any potential security breaches.
* Handyperson duties which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures, plumbing and decorating tasks as recorded in the electronic defects book.
* Carry out and record regular Health and Safety checks. Including fire alarm systems, legionella and asbestos management plans, playground equipment, and school vehicle checks. Reporting findings, hazards, and potential unsafe practices to the Compliance Officer / Heads of School.
* General porterage duties including movement of furniture and equipment within the school.
* To assist with the annual testing of portable appliances (PAT)
* To liaise with contractors undertaking regular planned maintenance and co-ordinate capital projects within the school according to the plans
* Undertake basic computerised and paper record keeping as required. Monitoring and updating an electronic defects book
Responsibilities
* Undertake ad hoc cleaning duties, including graffiti removal, litter picking and assembly of waste for collection. Undertake emergency cleaning duties/activities e.g., spillages. Seasonal work such as gritting/ clearing of leaves/snow
* Deal with problems, unexpected situations, and emergencies
* To be a main key holder and attend to emergency call-outs outside of normal working hours.
* Ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets and work collaboratively with cleaning contractors to ensure smooth running and delivery of cleaning services
* Carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.
* Ensure all allocated equipment and materials are stored safely to prevent potential accidents/misuse.
* Undertake light gardening duties and ensure school buildings, entrance areas and playgrounds are safe & tidy.
* Operate the heating and lighting systems, ensuring efficient use of resources & recording meter readings.
* Take reasonable action to keep drains, downspouts, waste pipes etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are visible
* Liaise with the Compliance Officer about the school’s requirements for contractors and report any problems at the first opportunity
* Attend inspections by Health & Safety Governor and/ or External Advisor as required.
* Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues
* Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures within the Trust relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
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