Premises and Caretaking Operative

Overall objectives of the job: To support the Estates Manager by playing a key role in the effective management, maintenance and upkeep of the school site to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable and compliant environment for all staff, pupils and visitors. Principal duties and responsibilities: Responsibility for the general internal and external upkeep and decoration of all school buildings including painting, decorating and general repairs. With the Estates Manager, share the responsibility for basic plumbing, heating, lighting and electrical repairs and maintenance of the school buildings.  Checking and maintaining play areas and outdoor equipment, paths and driveways, including gritting of premises in icy weather. In conjunction with the Estates Manager, be responsible, on an annual basis, for planning and managing a maintenance schedule in consultation with the Bursar. Responsibility for the accurate preparation, recording and maintenance of all premises schedules, Health & Safety records, licences and logbooks. With the Estates Manager, share the responsibility for portering duties including the efficient management and distribution of deliveries, moving of furniture, staging and equipment. Assist in setting up for school events, assemblies, parents’ evenings, BPSA, church services/speech days. (Some evening work may be required with an additional allowance paid) Assist with the school waste disposal/recycling processes. Manage the cleaning and roadworthiness of the school vehicles. Ensure that dangerous substances and equipment are used and stored safely and in accordance with COSHH regulations. Support the Estates Manager with managing weekday and weekend hires, including opening, closing and facilitating (additional allowance paid for weekend work) Support the Estates Manager with the management and maintenance of the school swimming pool and surrounding area, pool water testing, chemical management, and cleaning (once qualified as Pool Plant Operator, duties will include dosing and filtration systems, maintenance, to ensure all relevant safety standards are met). Assist Domestic staff with general cleaning, when required. Assist the grounds staff when required. Liaise with 3rd Party suppliers and contractors where required. Attend weekly premises review meetings with the Bursar and Estates Manager. Other duties as and when required to ensure safe and effective operation of the school