Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker

The Post

Purpose:

• To assist, under the direction/instruction of appropriate senior staff, inthe provision of maintenance and security services of school premises and sites thereby ensuring a safe and purposefully working environment.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, workand aims of the school.

• 1.Maintain the security of school and related premises/areas including:
  • locking and unlocking school buildings andareas;
  • securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches;
  • assisting with regular security checks;
  • operating alarm systems where appropriate;
  • supervision of schools premises lettings;
  • Provision of emergency access to the school site.
• 2.Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly working environment, and assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the school and related premises/areas, including:
  • minor repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture;
  • reporting faulty equipment & other maintenance requirements to appropriate person;
  • operating heating plant, cooling and lighting systems;
  • collecting and assembling waste forcollection;
  • undertaking cleaning duties including graffiti removal and litter-picking, and emergency cleaning duties;
  • refilling and replacing consumables e.g.soap & towels
  • undertaking routine “client” tasks inconnection with premises-related contractors, for example, cleaning and grounds maintenance;
  • undertaking activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment, for example, winter gritting of
  • playgrounds, paths,etc;
  • ensuring lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate
  • Maintenance of pond and specialist sports equipment following specialist training.
• 3.Assist and participate in the organisation and movement of furniture within the building.
• 4.Take full responsibility for the maintenance and upkeepof all school mini buses and contribute towards driving the mini buses(school trips and visits etc) when required.
• 5.Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies, and assist with the receipt, distribution, collection and dispatch of goods.
• 6.Prepare and layout routine equipment/resources/materials,and operate everyday equipment, in accordance with instructions.
• 7.Undertake basic record keeping as directed.
• 8.Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration, and promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff& visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times.
• 9.Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of theschool.
• 10. Attend relevant meetings and participate in training and development activities and programmes as required.
• 11. Appreciate and support the role of other professionals, and establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies and professionals.
• 12. Be aware of andcomply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to an appropriate person, in respect of:
  • child protection,
  • health, safety and security,
  • confidentiality, and
  • data protection (GDPR).
• 13. To work effectively in collaboration with all site staff from Islamia Girls School and Brondesbury College for Boys
• 14. Undertake these duties within agreed departmental, service and school objectives, policies and procedures and promote the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

• Experience in a caretaking, site, or maintenance role (ideally within a school or similar setting)
• Practical skills in general maintenance andbasic repairs
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to multitask in a busy…