Job Description – School Caretaker/Site
THE FRIARY SCHOOL
as part Primitas Learning Partnership
Salary Grade 4 SCP 6-7 FTE £25,989 - £26,403 (Full Time Equivalent), Pro Rata Annual Salary £4,916,28 - £4,996.57
Working Arrangements
The post will operate all year round.
The post will be for 7 hours per week (one full day per week, hours to be discussed at interview)
Flexible to cover team holidays and available for overtime as required.
Please click here to see the full advert - https://friaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/
Statement of Purpose
To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide routine cleaning and/or caretaking tasks to support the effective operation of the school.
To provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the school, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards, and that heating systems operate at optimum efficiency.
Security and Safety
- Unlock and secure premises at agreed times and maintain the key(s) in their possession for emergency call-out.
- Check that the heating and lighting systems are operating satisfactorily and checking their efficiency with regard to energy conservation.
- To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary, and report defects and malfunctions to designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- Check fire and/or security alarms are working satisfactorily.
- Ensure that premises are in a safe, tidy and satisfactory condition prior to use. In the morning this will normally require attendance until a member of staff arrives.
- Maintain vigilance for Health and Safety concerns in and around the building including checking outside area for syringes, broken glass etc. and disposing appropriately.
- To clean light fittings, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters and diffusers, in accordance with safe working practices.
- Remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up broken windows. Reglazing small internal windows.
- Undertake risk assessments and COSHH procedures as appropriate.
- May be required to assist with fire evacuation procedures.
Maintenance and Cleaning
- Dispose of such waste materials arising from the use of the premises as are not covered by alternative arrangements.
- To dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner, ensuring that it is available for collection as required.
- Replace such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels, etc.
- Clean designated areas not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. outside areas, car parks, drains, boiler house, stores etc. This may include cleaning up after contractors during school closure periods.
- To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required.
- In the event of a burst or leaking water pipe, the water supply should be turned off, spillage removed and furnishings cleaned.
- Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
- Carry out the removal of debris from gullies, drains etc. and that the school and ground are litter free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.
- Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting).
Minor Repairs
- Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work and internal decoration and maintenance, e.g. replacing door handles, replacing light bulbs/plugs with appropriate training.
- Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices, e.g. lubrication of heating pumps as appropriate.
Painting and Decorating
- Temporary making good of colour wash, e.g. when cabinets are moved, and the blotting out of graffiti. Making good paint work e.g. touching up scratch damage. To undertake repairs, projects and redecoration tasks as appropriate.
Joinery
- Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks.
- Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches.
- Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards.
- Advice, and/or undertake, where appropriate renovation projects.
Plumbing
- Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and rewashering of taps. Stopping leaks
Resources
- General portage and collection activities as required including setting up and clearing away furniture and exam desks.
- To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric) and monitor any work being carried out within the postholder's area of responsibility.
- Attend to the replacement of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap in toilets and teaching areas, e.g. Technology, Science, Art and Craft.
- Carry out tasks of a specialist nature, e.g. an annual Fire Risk Assessment, etc. and report to the school’s senior member of staff.
- To maintain appropriate records, including intruder alarm log book and fire alarm book. To test alarm systems weekly and lighting when appropriate.
- To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team or, where not immediately available, Technical Services, and report minor faults on site to the designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.
- May be required to drive the school minibus and/or carry out weekly minibus maintenance checks.
Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
- Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
Health and Safety
The postholder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufactures are adhered to. Janitors are expected to be smart in appearance and dress.
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Several years experience of working in a security, safety, cleaning or maintenance environment.
Qualifications/Training
- Experience in a relevant discipline and/or a relevant trade qualification
Knowledge/Skills
- Good understanding and ability to use specialist equipment/technology.
- Ability to work constructively using own initiative in the absence of senior staff and as part of a team.
- Ability to relate well to children and to adults.
- Working knowledge of health and safety codes of practice/legislation.
- A good standard of practical knowledge.
Behavioural Attributes
- Customer focused
- Has a friendly yet professional and respectful approach which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.
- Open, honest and an active listener.
- Takes responsibility and accountability.
- Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders and challenge barriers and blocks to providing an effective service.
- Demonstrates a "can do" attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
- Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
- Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
- Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic and decisive.
- Communicates effectively.
- Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
- Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.
Pay: £4,916.28-£4,996.57 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- trade working: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
