School Caretaker

Wmjobs; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmjobs is seeking an on-site School Site Maintenance / Caretaker to ensure a well-maintained, safe, secure and clean environment for staff and pupils.

You will perform security procedures, respond to issues in the compliance system, and conduct routine checks. The role includes cleaning duties, handling materials, basic repairs, and ensuring safe access for emergency services.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, where applicable.
• Respond to issues raised by staff on our compliance software, iAM Compliant.
• Conduct routine compliance checks and ensure results are recorded on iAM Compliant.
• Regularly check and ensure emergency exits are not obstructed.
• Report acts of theft or vandalism to the Head/Office Manager.
• Ensure COSHH regulations are complied with in handling cleaning materials.
• Remove waste to appropriate disposal points.
• Take on cleaning duties as required.
• Move materials, furniture and equipment and perform minor manual handling.
• Make safe all electrical and gas emergencies and secure premises as required.
• Escalate defects to the Hub Site Manager and inform Head/Office Manager.
• Inspect electrical fittings and report defects; replace lamps and fuses as required.
• Inspect plumbing and repair defects or escalate to Hub Site Manager.
• Synchronise clocks and time switches as required.
• Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs.
• Be responsible for the supply and availability of hygiene materials.
• Remove graffiti and other damage as required.
• Purchase materials for minor repairs and carry out minor works to improve the site.
• Attend relevant training courses as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of external hard areas and drains; clear litter daily.
• Inspect outside fabric of the school and secure or repair defects; inspect fences, gates, walls, steps, lights.
• Keep school entrance clean and clear of obstructions at all times.
• Clear leaves, snow, ice and moss and treat surfaces with salt.
• Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove them.

Job description

To ensure a well maintained, safe, secure and clean environment in order to facilitate the effective use of the school by those staff and pupils who occupy it.

Key responsibilities and activities:

• Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, where applicable.
• Respond to ‘Issues’ raised by staff on our compliance software, iAM Compliant.
• Conduct routine compliance checks and ensure the results are recorded on iAM Compliant.
• Regularly checking and ensuring emergency exits are not obstructed.
• Reporting acts of theft or vandalism to the Head /Office Manager.
• Ensure manufacturers and COSHH regulations are complied with in the mixing, use and storage of cleaning materials.
• Ensuring removal of waste to appropriate disposal points.
• Taking on cleaning duties as required.
• Portage of materials, furniture and equipment and any other manual handling duties.
• Making safe all electrical and gas emergencies.
• Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary and secure premises as required.
• Escalate all defects which require Site Manager skillset to repair to Hub Site Manager and inform Head / Office Manager.
• Inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required.
• Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required.
• Regularly inspect plumbing and repair defects or elevate to Hub Site Manager, where necessary.
• Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc, as required.
• Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate.
• Be responsible for the supply and availability of all hygiene materials.
• Remove graffiti etc, as required.
• Purchase materials for minor repairs.
• Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/OfficeManager.
• Attend appropriate training courses as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas; empty litter bins on a daily basis. Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation.
• Inspect outside fabric of school, report/repair defects as appropriate.
• Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights, etc.
• Keep entrance to the school, inside and outside, clean and clear of obstructions at all times.
• Clear leaves, snow, ice and moss as appropriate, including treatment of surfaces with salt, etc.
• Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove – including external emergency cleaning of spillages.
• Carry out external window cleaning where required.
• Carry out minor works to improve the site as required by the Head/Office Manager.
• Any other administrative tasks set by the Senior Leadership Team.