Caretaker

Job Description

The Recruitment Co are looking to recruit a Caretaker to work in the below schools;Locations;* Easington Academy - County Durham* Middleton in Teesdale - County Durham is Teesdale School and Sixth Form Barnard Castle, County DurhamPay Rates - GRADE 2 £21,189 TO £21968Duties and responsibilities:

• To ensure the school is well presented and maintained to a high standard and that the promotion of Health and Safety is enshrined in all activity.
• To ensure the site is accessible and ready for use at agreed times and that the security of the site is properly maintained.
• To advise the Facilities Manager/Site Manager of repair and maintenance issues, undertaking repairs and maintenance tasks as required.
• To keep all school buildings and grounds secure, including opening and locking of school premises, as well as ensuring all reactive repairs are properly and promptly carried out and reported to the Facilities Manager/Site Manager.
• To ensure that the heating system is operated and maintained in the approved manner.
• To operate and maintain all ancillary plant and equipment as appropriate.
• To ensure Health & Safety procedures are adhered to, carrying out relevant tasks to ensure compliance with due regard to self, students, staff and visitors, including contractors.
• To ensure that the external areas of the property are kept free of litter and debris, rubbish bins are emptied regularly, and main access routes are kept clear of debris, snow and ice, as necessary.
• To undertake a range of general porterage duties, ensuring goods, equipment, furniture and other items are transported around the property, as required.
• To work with the IT systems as required in the performance of duties
• To keep all school buildings and grounds secure, including opening and locking of school premises, as well as ensuring all reactive repairs are properly and promptly carried out and reported to the Facilities Manager/Site Manager.
• To ensure that the heating system is operated and maintained in the approved manner.
• To operate and maintain all ancillary plant and equipment as appropriate.
• To ensure Health & Safety procedures are adhered to, carrying out relevant tasks to ensure compliance with due regard to self, students, staff and visitors, including contractors.
• To ensure that the external areas of the property are kept free of litter and debris, rubbish bins are emptied regularly, and main access routes are kept clear of debris, snow and ice, as necessary.
• To undertake a range of general porterage duties, ensuring goods, equipment, furniture and other items are transported around the property, as required.
• To work with the IT systems as required in the performance of duties (e.g. EVERY)
• To ensure the site is accessible for community use and lettings, as directed by the Facilities Manager/Site Manager.
• To drive the school minibus, as and when required ensuring the maintenance and service records are maintained.
• To ensure stock levels of necessary facilities equipment are monitored and maintained.
• To carry out cleaning duties of the school as and when required, including biological hazards.
• To supervise the cleaning team in the absence of the cleaning supervisor, giving direction as appropriate, ordering necessary supplies and stocks.The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been establishedon this basisIf you are interested please apply with your CV withinThanksRecruitment CoCPDurham

The Recruitment Co. is an equal opportunities employer and were committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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