Caretaker

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To work under the leadership of the Headteacher and the supervision of the Premises Manager to ensure that the school premises and grounds at both sites are maintained at a high standard, by undertaking whatever duties are reasonable.
MAIN DUTIES
* Deal with health and safety / maintenance issues under the direction of the Premises Manager
* Opening/ Locking up as required
* Carry out minor repairs and report defects to Premises Manager
* Engage in preventative maintenance in order to eliminate potential hazards
* Assist in completing all statutory testing requirements including the school pool and report to the Premises Manager
* Knowledge of fire precautions and equipment
* Assist with distribution of equipment / stock deliveries
* Moving furniture / equipment under the direction of the Premises Manager
* Assisting school staff with displays, repairs, productions
* Monitoring cleaning and ordering when necessary
* Setting up for meetings
* Errands e.g. locksmith, taking cash to bank, take post to post office
* Contact engineers to report faults
* Ensure that school buildings and playgrounds are free of litter and that bins are emptied on a regular basis
* Assisting Premises Manager with tasks as set out in the Rolling Programme of Works
* Support all school functions
* Cover for routine Premises Officer duties in the case of absence
* checking and cleaning u...