School Caretaker

To ensure a well maintained, safe, secure and clean environment in order to facilitate the effective use of the school by those staff and pupils who occupy it.

Key responsibilities and activities:

• Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, where applicable.
• Respond to ‘Issues’ raised by staff on our compliance software, iAM Compliant.
• Conduct routine compliance checks and ensure the results are recorded on iAM Compliant.
• Regularly checking and ensuring emergency exits are not obstructed.
• Reporting acts of theft or vandalism to the Head /Office Manager.
• Ensure manufacturers and COSHH regulations are complied with in the mixing, use and storage of cleaning materials.
• Ensuring removal of waste to appropriate disposal points.
• Taking on cleaning duties as required.
• Portage of materials, furniture and equipment and any other manual handling duties.
• Making safe all electrical and gas emergencies.
• Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary and secure premises as required.
• Escalate all defects which require Site Manager skillset to repair to Hub Site Manager and inform Head / Office Manager.
• Inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required.
• Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required.
• Regularly inspect plumbing and repair defects or elevate to Hub Site Manager, where necessary.
• Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc, as required.
• Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the supply and availability of all hygiene materials.
• Remove graffiti etc, as required.
• Purchase materials for minor repairs.
• Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/OfficeManager.
• Attend appropriate training courses as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas; empty litter bins on a daily basis. Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation.
• Inspect outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate.
• Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc.
• Keep entrance to the school, inside and outside, clean and clear of obstructions at all times.
• Clear leaves, snow, ice and moss as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.
• Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove – including external emergency cleaning of spillages.
• Carry out external window cleaning where required.
• Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/Office Manager.
• Any other administrative tasks set by the Senior Leadership Team.

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