Trust Caretaker/site Team Member - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Wallingford School

Wallingford School
Wallingford School
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Main Purpose and Object:


Working at our Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 days) and Aylesbury UTC (3 days) to under the direction of Facilities Manager and leadership team, ensure that the school premises, grounds and its contents are properly maintained, secured and ready for use across multiple sites.

Undertaking such tasks that are necessary for effective site management, including porterage and administrative duties. Assist in the co-ordination of health and safety, ensuring that regulations are followed and adhered to throughout the school.

Deputising for the Facilities Manager as required while supporting and contributing to the overall ethos, work and aims of the schools.


Operational

  • Act as a keyholder and complete routine and nonroutine opening/closing of the building. This will include following the protocols in place to ensure the security of the building is maintained and ensure that all security alarms are activated before leaving the premises.
  • Provide maintenance to the school site, buildings and grounds to a high standard, including the removal of graffiti, cleaning of items and assistance with the disposal of recycling in the correct refuse bins.
  • Assist in the running of the school's heating and utility systems/services.
  • Undertake minor repairs and maintenance tasks or arranging for other repairs to be carried out, and organising emergency response where necessary.
  • Deal with emergency spillages, floods, drain blockages and other emergencies as they arise.
  • Undertake the removal of snow and other obstructions from entrances, steps and access pathways, monitoring stocks of salt and sand and reporting any shortages to the facilities manager.
  • Complete risk assessments for approval from the Facilities Manager to ensure safety to Students, Staff and visitors to the sites.
  • Undertake various porterage and administrative duties, including the efficient distribution of deliveries around the school.
  • Under direction of the Facilities manager, liaise with outside agencies in respect of security arrangements.
  • Complete maintenance and cleaning checks to company vehicles to identify and report faults.
  • Work with fire, security and other premises systems to report, respond and maintain health and safety where necessary.
  • Ensure, in conjunction with the headteacher and facilities manager, that all health and safety procedures and requirements are being met to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all premises.
  • Ensure that appropriate signs and notices are displayed.
  • Assist in ensuring that reporting of incidents, including accidents, is fulfilled in accordance with requirements.
  • Assist the facilities manager in ensuring employment and safeguarding checks have been completed as per school policies and procedures before engaging contractors and reporting any concerns to the line manager.
  • Maintain manual and computerised records and filing systems relating to all areas within her/his remit as required.
  • Assist in maintaining up to date records of the school's assets.
  • Ensure that financial procedures and activities are carried out as required by school policies and procedures such as taking meter readings.
  • Ensure that best value principles are followed where possible.

General

  • Establish and maintain good relationships with all students, parents/carers, colleagues, contractors and other professionals
  • Work outside of normal school working hours for school events, and emergencies as required.
  • Participate in school emergencies, including coordinating arrangements, locating students and staff, providing contact details and completing necessary documentation.
  • Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
  • Retain confidentiality in all aspects of school life.
  • Commitment to school's ethos, aims and its whole community

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • Good numeracy/literacy skills / GCSE or Equivalent in Maths and English
  • Use of basic office computer skills
  • Handyperson experience
  • Be able to follow confidentiality policies
  • Ability to relate well to children and adults
  • Ability to work occasional evening and weekends when required and attend out of hours' emergencies

Desirable:

  • Caretaking/cleaning/sitekeeping experience in a school or similar environment
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in a trade (e.g. Plumbing/electrical/grounds/building)
  • Further education qualifications in a related field
  • Working knowledge of construction / building regulations/maintenance/health and safety/heating systems
  • Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resourcePersonal:
  • Ability to carry out some heavy lifting
  • Ability to prioritise work
  • Able to follow direction and work in collaboration with colleagues, line manager and leadership team
  • Flexible "can do" approach to work Hours This post is for 37 hours per week to be worked on a Monday
  • Friday. This role may suit one individual or a jobshare. Sa
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