Caretaker/Site Technician

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust in Worcester is seeking a Caretaker/Site Technician to oversee site maintenance and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at the primary school. The role involves securing premises, performing minor repairs, and coordinating maintenance projects. Candidates should have experience in site management and strong communication skills. The position is part-time, working 20 hours over 5 days.

Qualifications

• Experience in site maintenance and health and safety compliance.
• Ability to perform handyperson duties and minor repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills for handling unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site maintenance and estates compliance.
• Maintain security of school premises and ensure safety checks.
• Coordinate with contractors for planned maintenance projects.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker/Site Technician

Hours: 20 hours over 5 days

Salary Scale Point: Scale 4 SCP 7 to SCP 11

Reporting to: Headteacher

Employer: Mercian Educational Trust working at Honeywell Primary School

Job Purpose

To oversee the site maintenance and estates compliance at the designated primary school and other Trust school sites as and when required. Provide a clean and safe environment for all users of the school buildings and grounds; security duties as directed on schools’ premises and site. Carry out and document checks to ensure legal compliance of the buildings.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking entrances and exits as required, securing the building using the alarm system and reporting any potential security breaches.
• Handyperson duties which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures, plumbing and decorating tasks as recorded in the electronic defects book.
• Carry out and record regular Health and Safety checks. Including fire alarm systems, legionella and asbestos management plans, playground equipment, and school vehicle checks. Reporting findings, hazards, and potential unsafe practices to the Compliance Officer / Heads of School.
• General porterage duties including movement of furniture and equipment within the school.
• To assist with the annual testing of portable appliances (PAT)
• To liaise with contractors undertaking regular planned maintenance and co-ordinate capital projects within the school according to the plans.
• Undertake basic computerised and paper record keeping as required. Monitoring and updating an electronic defects book

Responsibilities

• Undertake ad hoc cleaning duties, including graffiti removal, litter picking and assembly of waste for collection. Undertake emergency cleaning duties/activities e.g., spillages. Seasonal work such as gritting/ clearing of leaves/snow
• Deal with problems, unexpected situations, and emergencies
• To be a main key holder and attend to emergency call-outs outside of normal working hours. 7 Mercian Educational Trust
• Ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets and work collaboratively with cleaning contractors to ensure smooth running and delivery of cleaning services
• Carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure all allocated equipment and materials are stored safely to prevent potential accidents/misuse.
• Undertake light gardening duties and ensure school buildings, entrance areas and playgrounds are safe & tidy.
• Operate the heating and lighting systems, ensuring efficient use of resources & recording meter readings.
• Take reasonable action to keep drains, downspouts, waste pipes etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are visible
• Liaise with the Compliance Officer about the school’s requirements for contractors and report any problems at the first opportunity
• Attend inspections by Health & Safety Governor and/ or External Advisor as required.
• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues
• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures within the Trust relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Undertake other duties, Responsibilities consistent with the post and job description, as may be required from time to time by the Senior Estates Technician, Compliance Officer or Heads of School. This may include occasional working across other sites within the Trust.

Specific Responsibilities

• To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient, and economic manner available. To play an active role in the life of schools.
• To undertake Health and Safety Training on areas within your remit and any other training appropriate to the role
• To accurately record information required to evidence estates compliance

Supervision Received

• Senior Estates Technician
• Compliance Officer

Principle Contacts

• Estates Team Technicians
• Compliance Officer
• School Leadership CEO/ Head teacher

This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Additional Information

The job description allocates duties and responsibilities. It does not direct the amount of time to be spent in carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. In allocating time to the performance of duties and responsibilities, the post holder will have regard to the needs and priorities of the school.

• The job description is not a comprehensive definition of the post, and you may be required to undertake such other tasks appropriate to the level of appointment as the Headteacher may reasonably require. It may be reviewed annually or earlier if necessary and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation. You may discuss your job description with the Headteacher at any arranged time.
• The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and due respect for all employees and service users and is consistent with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the School’s Code of Conduct for Staff.

Special Conditions

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and suitability check to satisfy child protection requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or cautions must be declared. At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed. This Job Description may be amended at any time, according to the changing priorities of the school as identified within the school’s strategic plan and in consultation with the post holder.