The main purpose of the role is to work under the direction of the Senior Caretaker to ensure the maintenance, security, safety, cleanliness and good order of the College environment, buildings and external space.

·        Security of Premises / Facilities Management

·        Planned and reactive maintenance

·        Regular testing of equipment

·        Liaise with the Trust Health & Safety Officer for Risk Assessments and Health & Safety

·        First Aid

main duties.

Security of Premises

·        To carry out security procedures for College buildings and grounds including (but not limited to);

-                     Security of premises (including opening / closing of College premises and grounds)

-                     Checking buildings to ensure premises has not been disturbed

-                     Switching on/off appropriate alarms

-                     Monitoring of CCTV

-                     Liaising with external security companies

·         To provide access to the College in the event of emergency situations, including those at which attendance is required as keyholder

·         To deal with enquiries from Staff, Students, Parents, contractors and members of the public as required

Facilities Management

·        To carry out first line repairs to property fixtures and fittings

·        To work with the Senior Caretaker to maintain College grounds to an appropriate standard

·        To take delivery of stores, materials and other goods received by the College and move and store them as instructed

·        To undertake regular monitoring checks / audits of College equipment and facilities to ensure cleanliness, maintenance tasks and safety standards are all maintained to a high level (e.g. Fire Doors, Evacuation Chairs). This also includes making sure documentation is kept up to date

·        To work under the direction of the Senior Caretaker to ensure that reactive and planned maintenance is undertaken to maintain accommodation to the highest standard

·        To carry out recognised procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage

·        Carry out emergency cleaning during normal session e.g. paint spillage, breakages, water, etc

·        To ensure the Senior Caretaker is aware of necessary repair and maintenance work

·        Supply cleaning materials (soap, toilet rolls or any associated cleaning material) and distribute as necessary

·        To ensure all gutters, pipes and drains are free-flowing and clean. To clear blockages where these occur, including toilets

·        Assist in preparation for College and after College activities

·        To direct contractors to the sites of repairs and maintenance work, when appropriate

·        To act as Mini Bus driver as required in accordance with College policies