Caretaker

Caretaker

Working as a member of a schools caretaking team responsible for the maintenance and care of the premises both internally and externally, so as to ensure a safe and satisfactory working, learning and recreational environment for all who use the premises and grounds in accordance with the school health and safety regulations.

Principal Objectives

Health, safety and hygiene:

• To conform to the School’s Health and Safety policy at all times and to be responsible for health and safety at work both on a personal basis and in regards to others.
• Inspection, reactive and planned works as part of the schools planned maintenance schedule.
• Acting as a keyholder as required in order to attend the premises and/or its grounds when called out.
• To be able to complete risk assessments for job specific tasks.

As a member of the Caretakers’ team, you will undertake a range of duties in the following areas:

• Heating and lighting of the premises including domestic hot water supplied and assist the Head Caretaker in the operation and maintenance of plant and electronic control software.
• Porterage and handy-person duties, including minor repairs to school/building premises and equipment. Any repairs, defects, etc. beyond the competence of the post holder should be reported in accordance with the school/building procedures.
• Ensuring the school/building premises are presented in the best possible manner to the community
• Completion of any reports or records required as a consequence of School/building, procedures or statutory provisions.
• Other duties as dictated by the school fault reporting software ‘Taskman’
• Awareness of emergency procedures
• Knowledge of the location of valves, stop-taps, controls, fuse boards and similar facilities and checking that they are operational.
• Carrying out the routine procedures for the checking and inspection of ancillary equipment/alarms; reporting any defect.
• Ensuring that the plant rooms and caretakers' rooms are clean, tidy and kept clear of accumulated refuse.
• Receiving delivery of goods/materials and fuel, where necessary storing them safely as required.
• Ensuring that all caretaking equipment is maintained in a safe mechanical, clean working condition or that arrangements are in place for this purpose.
• Practising and encouraging good housekeeping with energy conservation and equipment.
• Establish and maintain records of and making these available as required by the Head caretaker.
• Assisting in preparing for after school activities. Clearing up after these activities and preparing for normal school sessions.
• Assist with the maintenance of the swimming pool.
• Attending training courses as required.

Routine preventative maintenance on equipment is carried out:

• Driving the departmental vehicle, collecting materials and equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new techniques using a variety of methods and resources in order to improve the efficiency of the caretaking team.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Head Caretaker.

Please complete attached application form. Click apply for contact details to send completed form.