Secondary
JOB PURPOSE: The main objectives to be achieved by the Postholder.
Under the general guidance of the Headteacher, to contribute to the smooth running of the School by carrying out a range of caretaking duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. Monitoring of contract cleaning work. The emphasis of this post will focus on either site supervision or Handyperson activities. The balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school.
Main Activities
What the Postholder will actually do and what prescribed duties the postholder will have
Security & Contract Monitoring
- To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar alarm(s);
- Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations;
- Dealing with enquiries from officers and employees of the Local Education Authority, workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising the Headteacher of their presence;
- Monitor compliance with the cleaning contract, reporting any issues in relation to noncompliance to the Headteacher or line manager;
- Liaison with on-site supervisor in respect of compliance with the cleaning contract.
Caretaking and Maintenance
- Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and closure cleaning;
- Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements;
- Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes. (If this involves work at a high level – comments relating to equipment apply detailed above);
- Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any problems or faults to the Headteacher or line manager;
- Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Headteacher to any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises;
- Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder including:-
• Basic plumbing work – e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, unblocking sinks, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc;
• minor maintenance of the heating system e.g. bleeding radiators;
• minor repairs to school furniture, sports and classroom equipment;
• painting and decorating as appropriate;
• plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings;
• fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc;
• glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double glazed units or window at a high level or glass covered by safety glazing regulations;
• Minor gardening duties (including tidying, flower boxes, weeding etc) excluding application of weed killers.
- Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean;
- Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc;
- Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures;
- Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate;
- Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks, checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding;
- Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.
Other duties
- Testing portable electrical equipment if trained and accredited to do so;
- Planning of own workload;
- Undertaking letting and related duties as appropriate;
- Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities;
- Completing claims for caretaking fees for lettings and making out forms for the requisition of stores and repairs, working within budgetary constraints;
- Undertaking training as appropriate;
- Occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from school premises, where reasonable;
- Undertaking banking of cash where required, subject to risk assessment;
- Carrying out an annual check of site maintenance equipment stock against the Inventory.
General
- At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessment;
- To fully participate in the School’s appraisal scheme where appropriate;
- The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.
Salary: £22366 - £23114 FTE
Closing Date: 2 August 2024, 9.00am
