School Caretaker

Key Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Keyholder – responsible for opening and closing of the site when required

• Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman.

• Carrying out repairs, to include plumbing, redecorating and joinery/fixings

• Be a registered key holder and a point of contact in an emergency

• Be available for out of hours’ lettings for such as school events and allow contractors access to site

• Maintaining records of repair, maintenance and compliance as directed

• Operate and respond appropriately to alarm equipment, fire, intruder and operating systems.

• To carry out compliance testing and other weekly/monthly checks and maintain records

• Responsible for heating – day to day management of boilers etc. eg maintenance of appropriate temperature, checking of plant/equipment

• Porterage of equipment e.g. delivering parcels, moving furniture and equipment

• To carry out minor grounds maintenance tasks as necessary

• To carry out ad hoc cleaning duties as needed, such as due to a spillage

• Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately and safely

• Setting up of equipment and resources as requested

• Actively support the Trust in its sustainability aims and recycling initiatives

• Report any defects of the buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Estates Supervisor or the Estates Director in their absence.

• Monitor contractors to ensure health and safety compliance

• Keep paths, entrances free of rubbish, debris, ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.

• Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required