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We are looking for a cheerful, reliable and motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to provide an efficient and proactive caretaking service, willing to uphold the Catholic ethos and support the aims and values of Sacred Heart School.
The role will involve health and safety checks of the premises and maintaining records so attention to detail is important. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake relevant training. Previous experience of working as a caretaker in a school would be desirable.
Be approachable and committed to providing a good standard of workmanship and service;
Have relevant knowledge and skills;
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and like being around young children;
Is able to work as directed and uses initiative when needed;
Be part of a hardworking and dedicated member of the school community.
Daily: Unlocking the school and carrying out daily site security and H&S checks
Open and close the school at other times as arranged with the Headteacher
Allow access to contractors who may be working on the site during school holidays or weekends.
Empty recycling bins
Supervision of cars parking at drop off and pick up to help ensure safety and to minimise congestion
Put down chairs from tables for start of day
Move food waste bins to collection point (once weekly)
Bring in milk delivery
Returning to school between shifts if required
Upkeep and general care of the school
Unlocking and re-locking bins in preparation for pick-up
Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
Maintain tidy external areas
To empty internal communal recycling bins daily and work with pupils and staff on recycling initiatives.
Carrying out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman.
Drawing the attention of the appropriate authorities, via the Head Teacher, to any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence and responsibility of Caretaking staff.
Directing workmen and contractors to the sites of repair and maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note.
General porterage duties and moving of furniture
Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises
Lettings as required - opening, closing and general duties
Preparation of Hall for functions as required
Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage (as required)
Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building
Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights).
Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
Test fire alarms monthly. Maintain test register
Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Secretary and Head teacher
Grounds Maintenance as requested
Regular check of roofs for pooling, debris, plant growth etc.
Regularly check and clean soffits, bargeboards and external lights
Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly
Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents, staff and visitors.
Noting, monitoring and reporting any defects in the school buildings to the Secretary and Head teacher. Meet regularly with the Bursar/Head Teacher re: Health and Safety issues and Building Maintenance
Monitor the work of contractors working on site
Ensure that all lights and heating are working effectively
Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required
Monitoring and setting of heating controls and boilers
Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required. Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there
Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes up to a height of eleven feet.
Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Head teacher and Governors by agreement with the caretaker.
