Assistant Caretaker - London, United Kingdom - Copthall School

Copthall School
Copthall School
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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

To assist the Site Manager in the operational facilities procedures of the school in premises and health and safety matters in order to secure the safest possible environment is achieved and maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.


Duties and responsibilities

Security

  • Opening and / or closing, unlocking and locking of the school gates and buildings
  • Monitoring and administering CCTV systems
  • Unsetting and setting of school alarm system
  • Responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and alarm company
  • Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours' intruder alarm activation

Other duties

  • Open and close the school for evening and weekend use at times arranged
  • Register as key holder and be a point of contact in an emergency call out situation if required
  • Returning to school between shifts if required

General

  • Upkeep and general care of the school
  • Unlocking and relocking bins in preparation for pick up
  • Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
  • Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building in designated areas
  • Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of external windows
  • Cleaning of external windows at ground level
  • Sweep playground and tennis courts, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances
  • To empty internal communal rubbish bins daily and work with the pupils on recycling initiatives
  • Ensuring that the cleaning of toilet and toilet areas is done, and the replenishment of toiletries is carried out
  • General maintenance and minor repair work including; doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers (The list in not exhaustive but an example)
  • Appropriate painting and redecoration
  • 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
  • Letting as required opening, closing and general duties
  • Preparation of hall and other areas for functions if required
  • Receive and check goods and suppliers 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 lampshades 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
  • Carry out periodic cleaning of all internal surfaces to a height of eleven feet from floor level
  • Report and defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to EFM
  • Management of the mini bus including driving students to events
  • Responsible for general up keep and legal documentation for the School Mini Bus
  • To operate a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to ensure that declared policies are adhered to

Grounds Maintenance

  • Monthly 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 children, parents, staff and visitors

Heating, Lighting and Water

  • The switching off all of lights and appropriate electric plug sockets
  • Ensure that all lights and heating are working efficiently
  • Turning off and on of autoflushing units each evening and morning respectively during school time and holiday periods
  • Read gas, Electric and Water metres as required
  • Monitoring and setting of heating controls and boilers
  • Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as required
  • Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there
  • Using appropriate PPE replace, repair florescent tubes starters and fluorescent tubes up to a height of eleven feet
  • Keep water testing records, regular shower head cleaning as required
  • Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the head teacher and governors by agreement with the caretaker

Mini Bus

  • Weekly checks logged oil, water, tyre pressures
  • Deliver and collect mini bus for service/repairs/MOT
  • Clean mini bus inside and outside
  • Notify school of any damage or wear and tear
  • Replace fuel
  • On occasion required to drive small groups of students to and from school trips

Salary:
£25,212.00-£26,046.00 per year


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London, NW7 2EP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)


Language:


  • English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person
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