The post holder will support the provision of a safe, clean, attractive learning environment, as part of a team undertaking responsibility for the maintenance, security, health and safety of the school sites (including grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment), ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.
Overview of role:
- Ensure all buildings are opened, disabling alarms, switching lights on and checking for any security issues;
- Monitor the state of all rooms including toilets throughout the day, taking appropriate action where needed;
- Ensure all external areas (paths, light wells, entrances, steps, drains, gullies, gutters etc.) are safe and kept free of debris, leaves, moss etc. particularly in adverse weather conditions;
- Maintaining the premises and removing litter from the site;
- Carrying out minor maintenance, such as hanging pictures, fixing notice boards, changing light bulbs and tubes, secure loose fittings, painting and decorating small areas within the school;
- Report any building defects to the Premises Manager;
- Receive deliveries and move to the appropriate storage location;
- Monitor cleanliness of building and report any issues to the Premises Manager;
- Ensure all internal and external emergency means of escape routes are unobstructed. Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building;
- Assist in the termly fire drill and record test;