School caretaker with DBS (7am-9am & 4pm-6pm)

Job Description

Taskmaster Resources Ltd are looking to recruit an experienced caretaker for on-going temporary work (potentially leading to a permanent role) at a Junior & Infants School. The candidate will ideally have experience from a school environment, the councilor the NHS.The candidate must have a Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the DBS update service.Working hours 7am-9am AND 4pm-6pm, Mon-Fri.RANGE OF DUTIES:Key Holding and SecurityThe routine and non-routine opening and closing of premises.Named keyholder for response to emergencies outside of school hours at all sites.Lettings:Carry out required duties in connection with approved lettings of premises and after-school activities and where necessary, clean up afterwards.Organise and prepare rooms for school use, assemblies, staff and other meetings, parents’ evenings etc.Organise own working hours to cover late lockups on occasion such as school concerts and events etc.Maintenance:Be responsible for the weekly testing and operation of fire and emergency lighting and appropriate paperwork.Complete Legionella testing, asbestos monitoring, grounds assessment including trees and keep all paperwork up to date.Maintain Care of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), risk assessments and data sheets, to ensure that they comply with current legislation.Maintenance of outdoor areas to ensure they are clean and tidy.Reporting any defects or deficiencies.Monthly taking of energy meter readings.Monthly inspection of playground equipment and repairs.General maintenance jobs e.g. changing light bulbs, putting up shelves, decorating, grouting etc.Heating - monitor the heating plant and ensure the boiler house is clean and tidy.Cleaning:Cleaning of certain areas of school including offices, staffroom and hall.The removal of all waste materials from waste receptacles, including outdoor bins and the segregation of paper/cardboard only bins and arranging for collection when full.The cleaning of carpeted areas.Sweeping & damp mopping of hard floors.The buffing/polishing of polished hard floors.Dusting/polishing of furniture.Cleaning of skirting boards, radiators and associated pipework, ledges, windowsills, notice boards, sockets, light fittings, pictures.Removal of marks from walls.Washing of low-level windows as required.Other Duties:Porterage duties: school milk brought in and administered to classrooms.Adverse weather - being responsible for gritting/leaf clearing etc monitoring weather conditions and ensuring safety for all at all times.Directing contractors on site to repairs and maintenance work, particularly in school holidays.Any other duties as directed by the Site Manager.Decisions:To organise cleaning and simple maintenance. The ordering and stock control of cleaning materials.Responsibility for Assets:The security of the building and its contents.To register for this role remotely candidates must have: UK or EU passport/Biometric Residence Permit, Home office share code (if applicable), proof of NI number other than a payslip and a bank statement for a UK bank account in their own name