Address**MUST HAVE AN ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE**
The caretaker will have responsibility for the care and maintenance of the premises, undertaking such tasks as senior management may reasonably require. Attending training courses and accept a reasonable amount of overtime as and when required
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Site and Premises Security
The caretaker will have responsibility for the care and maintenance of the premises, undertaking such tasks as senior management may reasonably require. Attending training courses and accept a reasonable amount of overtime as and when required
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Site and Premises Security
- Checking and operating security, alarm and surveillance systems, resetting alarms, reporting faults and operating security procedures.
- Monitoring fire fighting and alarm equipment and undertaking procedures relating to this responsibility.
- Responding, as an approved key holder, to emergencies.
- Changing locks and getting keys cut.
- Monitoring school property.
Cleaning
- The cleaning of the premises and site (except certain areas at school meal times) including litter and graffiti removal.
- Ordering appropriate materials and equipment within the school’s budget.
- Completing a yearly stock take of materials and equipment.
- To plan the deep clean of the premises during school closures.
- Organising and supervising cleaning staff.
- Training new cleaners in cleaning methods and correct use of equipment.
Heating and Lighting
- Operating and monitoring the schools heating system.
- Maintaining the lighting facilities in the premises and site, replacing light bulbs cleaning shades and similar items as appropriate.
Maintenance
- General maintenance up to the level of skill, ability, experience or training.
- Ensuring that security procedures for contractors etc. coming on site are followed.
- Sprinkling rock salt on hard surfaces to maintain safe passage during adverse weather conditions.
- Regularly monitoring and reporting on the state of repair of the site.
- Dealing with outside contractors, procuring quotations, when required, and monitoring their work on site for progress and health and safety compliance.
- Signing clearance documents, when appropriate.
Porterage
- Undertaking general porterage such as moving goods being delivered and items being removed from the premises.
- Moving items within the premises as appropriate and as requested by senior managers.
Lettings
- Monitoring lessees and other external users of the site to ensure safe and appropriate use.
- Monitoring the site to ensure that the premises are secure.
- Carrying out general maintenance tasks whilst letting in progress.
Health and Safety
Following health and safety procedures as established by the school and required by legislation e.g. COSHH.
Reporting on problems relating to the safe use of the site and premises and taking emergency action when appropriate.
Administration
- Ensuring that all paperwork associated with the work of the caretaker is accurately completed. Investigate complaints, report and complete appropriate paperwork relating to accidents when required.
- Draw up repair and maintenance programmes.
Liaison with contractors repairs and maintenance
- Effective liaison with School Business Manager/Bursar/Head Teacher should be maintained ensuring that they are kept informed of relevant information of repairs and maintenance.
- Contacting contractors and obtaining estimates for repair and maintenance work as required by the Deputy Head Teacher responsible for Building and Premises.
Working Week:
The working week for routine tasks exclusive of emergencies is normally one of 37 hours on a split shift or an alternating shift dependant on school/establishment requirements. However, it may be necessary to rearrange these hours in individual cases in order to meet the needs of the particular establishment concerned and this can be done only with the prior approval of the Head of Establishment after consultation with the Area Supervisor/Co-ordinator.
Any approved duty for which an additional payment is made must be done outside the 37 hours schedule.
Payment at the approved overtime rate including where appropriate supplement for working during 'unsocial hours' will be made for work required in connection with any use of the premises for educational purposes or for the letting of the premises which commences after normal finishing time on weekdays and between normal finishing time on Friday and midnight on Sunday.
With the exception of emergencies, including the prevention of frost damage, overtime payment will not be made unless the attendance is approved by the Head.
Safeguarding:
As an employee of CDF Cleaning Company Ltd you have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion:
CDF Cleaning Company Ltd is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and expects all staff to comply with its equality related policies/procedures, and to treat others with fairness and respect.
Health and Safety:
The post holder is responsible for Employees Duties as specified with the Corporate and Departmental Health and Safety Policies.
