Caretaker/maintenance - London, United Kingdom - London Park School Clapham

Description

• Job Purpose

• To ensure that the buildings and school site are secure, particularly out of school hours, and to attend rapid response callouts as required.
• To undertake basic day to day maintenance tasks.
• To escort contractors whilst working onsite.
• To ensure that all allocated equipment, furniture and materials are stored safely and securely in order to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse.
• To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified.
• To work with the Bursar with regards to skilled maintenance.
• To line manage the cleaning staff / contractors within the school sites.
• To report serious hazards to the Bursar immediately.
• To assist in the monitoring of goods inwards and deliver to departments.
• To help to maintain the school grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• To carry out any other duties as may from time to time be required by the Head and Bursar.
• To maintain confidentiality.
• To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.

• Upkeep and general care of the school
• Unlocking and relocking bins in preparation for pickup
• Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
• Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building
• Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of external windows
• Cleaning of external windows at ground level
• Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances.
• General maintenance and minor repair work including: doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls, replacing light bulbs.
• General porterage duties and moving of furniture
• Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
• Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises
• Preparation for functions as required
• Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage
• Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building
• Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is eleven feet
• Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
• Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register
• Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Bursar
• Grounds Maintenance
• Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc.
• Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly
• Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
• Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of students, parents, staff and visitors.
• Ensure the delivery of Heating, Lighting and Water is maintained.
• The switching off of all lights and appropriate electric plug sockets
• Turn heating systems on and off as required and check radiators are working efficiently.
• Read Gas, Electric and Water meters as required
• Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required.
• Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes up to a height of eleven feet.

• Working knowledge of health and safety procedures and regulations, eg COSHH.
• Knowledge of moving and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures required to meet specified standards.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of ICT and other specialist equipment resources.

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Willingness to undertake induction training.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in Building Services.

• Handy person or DIY experience.
• Caretaking in a school or similar environment

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in accordance with the school's health and safety policies and the code of safe working practice for caretaking premises staff.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
• Ability to communicate well with adults and students.

• To be able to be the main key holder on occasions and attend to rapid response "call outs" outside normal working hours.
• To be helpful and support staff in school where appropriate.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food

• Monday to Friday