Caretaker

Salary: G4 (SCP 13-16) £21,190 to £21,968

Contract type: Permanent, 37 hours per week working full year.

Interview date: To be confirmed

Required: As soon as possible

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Caretaker (Senior Site Technician)

Grade: 4

Salary: SCP 13 – SCP 16

Conditions of Service: Support Staff Contract of Employment

Responsible to: Principal

Statement of Purpose

To work under the direction and instruction of senior staff to provide routine cleaning and/or caretaking tasks to support the effective operation of the school.

Security and Safety

• Unlock and secure premises at agreed times and maintain the key(s) in their possession for emergency call-out.
• Check that the heating and lighting systems are operating satisfactorily and checking their efficiency with regard to energy conservation.
• Check fire and/or security alarms are working satisfactorily.
• Ensure that premises are in a safe, tidy and satisfactory condition prior to use. In the morning this will normally require attendance until a member of staff arrives.
• Maintain vigilance for Health and Safety concerns in and around the building including checking outside area for syringes, broken glass etc. and disposing appropriately.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Dispose of such waste materials arising from the use of the premises as are not covered by alternative arrangements.

Replace such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels, etc.

• Clean designated areas not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. outside areas, car parks, drains, boiler house, stores etc. This may include cleaning up after contractors during school closure periods.
• To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required.
• In the event of a burst or leaking water pipe, the water supply should be turned off, spillage removed and furnishings cleaned.
• Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
• Carry out the removal of debris from gullies, drains etc. and that the school and ground are litter free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.
• Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting).

Minor Repairs

• Minor repairs to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work and internal decoration and maintenance, e.g. replacing door handles, replacing light bulbs/plugs with appropriate training.
• Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices, e.g. lubrication of heating pumps as appropriate.
• Painting and Decorating
• Temporary making good of colour wash, e.g. when cabinets are moved, and the blotting out of graffiti. Making good paint work e.g. touching up scratch damage. To undertake repairs, projects and redecoration tasks as appropriate.
• Joinery
• Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks.
• Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches.
• Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards.
• Advice, and/or undertake, where appropriate renovation projects.
• Plumbing
• Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes. Adjustment and rewashering of taps. Stopping leaks.
• Resources
• General portage and collection activities as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.
• To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric) and monitor any work being carried out within the postholder's area of responsibility.
• Attend to the replacement of paper towels, toilet rolls and soap in toilets and teaching areas, e.g.
• Technology, Science, Art and Craft.
• Carry out tasks of a specialist nature, e.g. an annual Fire Risk Assessment, etc. and report to the school’s senior member of staff.

Support to School (this list is not exhaustive and should reflect the ethos of the school)

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the school day.
• Note

The job holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which are not specifically listed but are within the remit, responsibility and accountability of the job. Person Specification

Minimum

Criteria Criteria Measured

for Two by

Ticks * APP/I/ASS

Experience

• Several years experience of working in a security, safety, cleaning or maintenance environment. APP/I

Qualifications/Training

• NVQ 2 School support staff or equivalent qualification, or
• experience in a relevant discipline and/or a relevant trade APP/I
• qualification at NVQ level 3.

Knowledge/Skills APP/I

• Good understanding and ability to use specialist equipment/ technology.
• Ability to work constructively using own initiative in the absence of senior staff and as part of a team.
• Ability to relate well to children and to adults.
• Working knowledge of health and safety codes of practice/ legislation.
• A good standard of practical knowledge.

Behavioural Attributes

• Customer focused.

APP / I

• Has a professional and respectful approach, which demonstrates support and shows mutual respect.
• Can demonstrate active listening skills.
• Takes responsibility and accountability.
• Committed to the needs of the pupils, parents and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others and achieving expectations.
• Is committed to the provision and improvement of quality service provision.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Is enthusiastic and decisive.
• Communicates effectively.
• Has the ability to learn from experiences and challenges.
• Is committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.

MEASURED BY KEY:

APP = Application form ASS = Assessment activities I = Formal interview

In addition to candidates’ ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including:

• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline
• The post holder will be required to have an enhanced DBS check

If a disabled person meets the criteria indicated by the ‘Two Ticks’ symbol and provides evidence of this on their application form they will be guaranteed an interview.

HH 03/02/2021

Note This job description and person specification conforms to the Shaw Education Trust job evaluation standards and cannot be amended/updated without SET HR approval.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £21,190.00-£21,968.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person