SCHOOL CARETAKER

Requirements

• Receive delivery of supplies furniture and parcels into the school; ensure correct distribution to the appropriate department/classroom/ teacher.
  
• Liaise with contractors and monitor work being carried out by them ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the specification.
  
• Undertake designated cleaning duties during term time and carry out cleaning operations during school closure periods. Maintain the grounds in a clean and tidy condition; remove accumulated internal and external waste sweep the grounds using mechanical or other means.
  
• Monitor the conditions of the school s sanitary provisions for both staff and pupils. Maintain supplies of materials and respond to problems arising from the improper use of facilities. Ensure safe storage and use of cleaning materials in accordance with the requirements of COSHH.
  
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• Check the heating installation daily during the heating season and ensure sufficient fuel supplies are maintained. Monitor and ensure the most economic use of water gas oil and electricity. Carry out basic maintenance in accordance with operational manuals.
  
• Undertake general fire precautions and security tasks at the school; unlocking and unlocking the school premises setting and disarming security and fire alarm systems and other security measures etc.
  
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks on specialist equipment (eg hydrotherapy and/or swimming pools hoists and peoplehandling devices minibus etc) in accordance with operational manuals; in order that such equipment is readily available for the benefit of pupils for their care and education.