Caretaker - Reading, United Kingdom - Brookfields School

Brookfields School

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Reading, United Kingdom

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Description

School:
Brookfields School
Location:Tilehurst, West Berkshire

Job Title:
Caretaker
Grade / Salary Range:Band D

JOB PURPOSE
The Caretaker will undertake the duties outlined in his conditions of service.

DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN THE SCHOOLS STAFFING STRUCTURE
Headteacher

School Business Manager

Site Controller

Caretaker

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and

others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules

To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant

policies and procedures.

Security of Premises
Start of the Day

Unlock gates to school grounds and external entrance doors to school buildings and disable alarms
Patrol school to ensure no burglaries have occurred, switching on any lights and heaters and opening windows as required
Unlock interior doors as necessary

Daytime

Be vigilant whilst on duty and aware of the security needs of the premises, including preventing trespassing and unauthorised parking

End of the Day

Patrol premises, checking that all windows are closed and all light sources other than those required for safety or security reasons are extinguished
Lock interior doors as necessary
Lock external / entrance doors and gates to grounds
Set alarm systems
To respond to sounding of security systems and take necessary action as a principal keyholder. To be the first contact for emergency services

Heating Systems
All heating systems to be maintained as per the manufacturer's recommendations and operated to maintain agreed temperatures. The importance of regular routine servicing with full regard to safety requirements is stressed.

The main duties of the Caretaker are as follows:

Gas Fired Boilers

Checking the temperature gauges
Checking the pressure gauge
Ensure boilers are switched back on after Fire Alarm testing
Check running and cycle to different boiler monthly

Air Convector Heathers

Switch on / off
External cleaning of heater as required

Gas Fired Room Heathers

Ignite / switch off pilot light
Switch electrical circuit on / off

Electric / Gas Fires / Water Heaters

Switch on / off
Check for correct functioning

Replacing Light Bulbs / Tubes

Duties including the checking of diffusers and checking and replacing as necessary of all electric filament lamp bulbs and fluorescent tubes, taking full account of the safety requirements surround the task and the availability of suitable access equipment ie mobile scaffolding or a working platform.

Industrial platform steps may be used when working at heights of less than 11 feet

General Porterage
The receipt, transportation and storage of deliveries to schools of educational materials, consumable stores, mail, furniture and porterage of goods around the school / site

Ordering / Replenishing Materials

Furniture Handling

This includes the handling, setting out, clearing away and restacking of chairs before and after morning assembly and would also include any need for moving furniture between rooms etc at other times. Due regard should be paid to the correct lifting techniques and procedures
Reporting on the condition of furniture and fittings and undertaking repairs as required

Cleaning Outside Areas

Emptying litter bins as required
Keeping dustbin points clean
Sweeping excessive dirt and dust from entrances
Snow clearing from paths and precautions against ice
Caretakers allocated area

Cleaning Drains
As and when practicable and necessary

Ancillary Activities

Preparing for normal school activities, clearing up and cleaning after these activities
Taking appropriate action and providing access in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Making available first aid facilities and equipment
Testing fire alarms and automatic systems where fitted, maintaining emergency exit access and operation.
Maintaining master clock systems according to manufacturer's instructions
Have knowledge of water and gas circuits and control valves in order to direct engineers correctly for maintenance or to operate themselves in cases of emergency
Dealing with enquiries from school staff, pupils, parents and members of the public or, if unable to help, referring them to the appropriate person
Advising contractors on the layout of the school and the location of items to be repaired and of service points. Advising the Headteacher of, and (when in charge of site) acting on adverse conduct by contractors.
Responding to Health and Safety issues as appropriate
Detect and report building defects to the Headteacher or designated officer, undertaking mino