Orchard Academy Trust

BARMING PRIMARY SCHOOL

JOB DESCRIPTION

ASSISTANT CARETAKER

Maintain the security of the premises by opening/closing the school in the morning/evening, repairing doors, latches and fences to maintain a safe environment.

Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the school, inside and out, including decorating, repairs and woodwork, to ensure the site is a safe environment for students, teachers and visitors.

Undertake daily and seasonal maintenance of the site, inside and out, including changing light bulbs, tap washers, clock batteries, cleaning of the inside of external doors and windows inside up to 3m (11 feet) from the floor, cleaning drains, clean light diffusers, etc. to ensure a safe environment is maintained.

Undertake the day to day removal of waste from parts of the establishment, as directed i.e. emptying paper and card and playground bins, to ensure a clean and tidy environment is maintained.

Ensure outside areas are kept free from litter, sweeping leaves, emptying bins, etc. Grass cutting and garden maintenance, to include looking after the planters and to maintain a clean and tidy environment. Also to keep paths, access points and entrances free of snow and ice to enable safe passage.

Monitor the boiler to ensure it is kept running on a day to day basis to meet the establishments needs.

Act as key holder for out of hour’s contact, to ensure any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

Provide a porterage service for deliveries to ensure supplies are correctly handled and appropriately delivered.

To unlock and lock up on occasions for evening/weekend lettings/events.

To be part of a call out rota in case of the alarm sounding during out of hours (evenings/weekends – all year round)

To note and report, as necessary, on matters affecting the health and safety of persons on the site.

Attend training courses as required and feedback where appropriate to other premises support staff as directed.

To maintain a caretaker’s diary.

To clean and drive minibus where possible carrying out the necessary checks.

To carry out weekly flushing of showers and drinking fountains.

To check fire escapes are clear and that all required fire signage is visible.

To maintain play equipment where possible including the spreading of play bark following delivery.

Support the Site Manager to ensure that all levels of cleaning are to relevant standards, monitoring stock levels of cleaning equipment.

To maintain a flexible daily approach by prioritizing jobs and responsibilities i.e. clearing away after breakfast club and preparing free fruit for school etc.

To attend monthly meetings and provide a verbal report, agree schedules and repair/ maintenance needs.

Anything else that is a reasonable request by the Site Manager or Headteacher.

Desirables:

Mini-bus driver’s license.

Plumbing/electrical experience.

First Aid Qualification.

Previous experience of working within a school site (not required).