Lead Caretaker

Our client in Patchway, Bristol, is seeking a Lead Caretaker. Under the guidance of the Site/Facilities Manager and in coordination with the Headteacher, School Leadership Team, and Head of Estates & Facilities, you will undertake a wide range of duties to manage the school grounds and premises.

Your role will involve ensuring the security, safety, and daily upkeep of the school site. Responsibilities include porterage, cleaning, maintenance tasks, and assisting in supervising premises staff. You will also support the School Leadership Team in the strategic management of the buildings. A perfect person will have experience in Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical and mechanical.

Key Accountabilities, duties and responsibilities

• As a main key holder to be responsible for the security of the school premises and to assist the Headteacher & Facilities Manager at the school site and in making any arrangements to cover periods of absence.
• To be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and for setting/unsettling security alarms systems, as required. Responsibility for security alarms or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures.
• To ensure the premises and grounds are fit for use at all times of day.
• To assist the Facilities Manager in carrying out regular checks on alarm and detection systems, access control systems, sprinkler systems and building management systems and to report on any problems arising or with the external monitoring services.
• To assist the Facilities Manager in reviewing and updating site risk assessments and to ensure that Health and Safety checks are carried out on all plant and equipment as scheduled.
• To assist the Facilities Manager in consulting and liaison with service companies and contractors with regard to the implementation of capital programme and minor work projects. To prepare tender specifications for minor work projects and be responsible for all contractors on site.
• To be responsible for the operation of the school heating, electrical and mechanical systems.

Working environment:

• The post will involve frequent lifting and moving furniture and equipment in and around the school premises; also physical effort involved in various repairs and maintained activities.
• Normal office environment. No specific requirements.
• Cleaning and maintenance duties may involve dealing with blocked drains and toilets, including clearance of vomit or excrement. Also use of toxic chemicals.

Special requirements: