School Caretaker

The successful candidate will work as part of the premises team, the caretaker will carry out a range of duties, to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and burglar alarms.

Be a trustworthy key holder responsible for the opening and closing of the site.

Have responsibility for the cleanliness of the premises, taking corrective action when needed.

To assist with inspection of the heating plant on a daily basis, carry out minor maintenance and report other defects as required. (Items of minor maintenance should be carried out if within the capability of the Caretaker and if the appropriate tools are available in the school).

Carry out routine maintenance of buildings and décor i.e. minor decoration, repairs and those tasks which would not normally require the services of an outside contractor.

Attend to the heating and lighting of the premises and maintain the required equipment.

Be available to attend the school in cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. intruders, fire, weather damage.

To sweep all external hard surface areas, remove weeds from between slabs and at edge of building, clear leaves and litter from drain covers and disinfect drains.

To clear paths of snow and spread salt as required for the health and safety of pupils and staff

To receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties in any area of the site to include removal or rearrangement of furniture within the school.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies' Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.