Post Title: School Care taker
Pay: £11.55 - £12.50
Hours: 36.50 hours, all year round.
1.0 Job Purpose
1.1 To support the Building Services Manager and Estates and Facilities Manager; and contribute towards providing an effective and efficient site support service, thus enhancing the teaching and learning environment within school.
1.2 As a member of the Site Maintenance Team, to be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, safety and security of the school site. In addition, be responsible for ensuring the school is well-maintained and is a safe and secure site for all users.
1.3 To ensure the efficient and effective running of the site on a day-to-day basis as directed by the Building Services Manager, Estates and Facilities Manager or Head.

2.0 Health and Safety
2.1 To adhere to the Health and Safety Policy and carry out the roles and responsibilities with due regard to their own and others'' health and safety.
2.2 To ensure that areas requiring repair are not a source of danger to the occupants or affect the security of the building with due observance of Health and Safety and Safeguarding.
2.3 To initiate preventative maintenance by checking buildings and equipment within the province of the Site Assistant role, reporting problems or undertaking minor repairs as necessary.
2.4 To ensure the appropriate and necessary completion of record keeping concerning site maintenance, health and safety logs/records, checks and servicing in accordance with policies and procedures and health and safety requirements, e.g. water temperature checks, fire alarm and extinguishers checks, ladder inspections, etc.

3.0 Maintenance, Repairs and Decoration
3.1 To undertake regular inspections of the site and buildings on a weekly basis, to identify the need for repairs or improvements, including the reporting of defects in buildings, furniture and fittings as required by regulations or the instructions of the Building Services Manager, Estates and Facilities Manager or the Head, taking remedial action where appropriate.
3.2 To undertake minor repairs, maintenance and improvements such as painting, erection of shelving, locks, hinges, fencing, etc.
3.3 To clean vents, diffusers, shades and replace light bulbs and tubes where accessible, as necessary. Checking on a regular basis for any minor repairs/replacements and taking remedial action where necessary.
3.4 To ensure that all drains, gutters and gratings are free flowing and clean. Clearing any blockages where possible.
3.5 To undertake repairs to school perimeters when necessary.
3.6 To ensure that snow and ice is cleared in order to maintain entrances, exits and walkways to all buildings for pedestrians, essential delivery or emergency vehicles.
3.7 To carry out repairs to property, fixtures, fittings, furniture and non-electrical equipment in order to maintain them in an operational condition.
3.8 To ensure accurate records are kept of all work carried out and logged.
3.9 To check energy and water consumption, as directed by the Building Services Manager, Estates and Facilities Manager or Head, to ensure efficiency, for example, reading meters on a monthly basis.
4.0 Security
4.1 To open the School premises at an appropriate time and when legitimate access is required. Deactivating the intruder alarm systems; unlocking gates and external/internal doors. Checking that the premises have not been disturbed or damaged.
4.2 To close the school premises at an appropriate time. Activating the intruder alarm systems, locking gates and internal/external doors. Checking that the premises are empty of all occupants.
4.3 To provide access to the School for authorised personnel or appropriate s