Site Team Caretaker

Site Team Caretaker

SALARY E1-E6 (£14,278 - £16,738)

Actual Salary £14,278

Fixed term position until July 2017

37 hours per week on a shift basis

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Team Caretaker in a fixed term position until July 2017. The successful applicant will need to be able to work on their own, and as part of a team, managing their time and priorities during the day. 

The main purpose of the role is to; undertake general maintenance of the school buildings and facilities, practical support in arrangements for meetings/events and to assist in maintaining the security of the school buildings

Duties will include (but not be limited to):

• To act as joint key holder for the sites, ensuring security at all times including the operation of alarms. 
• To report any major defects in building, equipment and security systems observed in the course of duties and to liaise with approved contractors / County Officials. To visually monitor the condition of fire extinguishers, ensuring all extinguishers are regularly serviced and that hoses and fire blankets are kept in good condition.
• To participate in evacuation processes as agreed and in accordance with the School's recognised Evacuation Procedure.
• To assist in the collection and disposal of all refuse and ensure the school buildings and grounds are free of litter and graffiti. To ensure, in winter especially, that access roads, pavements, steps and playgrounds are safe for use at all times.
• To maintain an adequate stock of cleaning materials from approved suppliers and to ensure cloakrooms are stocked with soap, towels etc.  To undertake emergency cleaning (soiling of toilets, sickness, floods etc.) as necessary.
• To undertake spring cleaning, including some high level cleaning at the end of school terms.
• To undertake the efficient operation of the heating system, ensuring its good working order.
• To record and monitor gas / electricity / water (as applicable) meter readings/returns as required by the Authority.
• To take deliveries of stores, materials and other goods and to undertake porterage duties as required (including moving furniture, equipment etc.).
• To be available for call-out on a rota basis.
• To undertake routine maintenance and minor refurbishment of premises, fixtures and fittings as necessary.
• To maintain records and complete paperwork as required.

Camborne Science & International Academy is a friendly, dynamic and innovative school in the heart of beautiful West Cornwall, which affords a high quality of life. For three years running we have been the highest performing state school in Cornwall at GCSE, according to official government statistics (percentage of students achieving 5 or more A*-C grades including English and Maths First Entry).

We hope you are inspired to seek further details.

Apply online or download an application pack by visiting our website by clicking the apply button. 

Please note that only applications received using the Academy application form will be considered, CVs will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 15^th December

Camborne Science and International Academy is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check.