Purpose of the Job:
• To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment across the whole school
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Cleaning Role
• To clean, remove litter and be responsible for the tidiness of paths, school boundaries, drives and other hard surfaces, so that a high standard of site presentation is maintained
• To keep paths, access points and entrances free of snow and ice to ensure safe passage
• To arrange maintenance and servicing of grounds maintenance equipment as required as directed by the Site Manager
• To replenish soap, handtowels and toilet paper to all toilets on the site as necessary
• To empty rubbish bins and clinical waste daily and hazardous waste when required
• Carry out emergency cleaning if required
• To undertake specified indoor cleaning duties, including the inside surfaces of windows up to 335 cm from floor level
• Periodically to clean lamp shades and light diffusers, taking account of instructions given on cleaning at height
• To clean filters in the air units on a rota basis each week
• Comply with Health & Safety, Fire Regulations and other school policies
• Carry out any other reasonable duties that the Site Manager may request
Caretaking & Maintenance Role
• To clean, remove litter and be responsible for the tidiness of paths, school boundaries, drives and other hard surfaces, so that a high standard of site presentation is maintained
• To keep paths, access points and entrances free of snow and ice to ensure safe passage
• To arrange maintenance and servicing of grounds maintenance equipment as required as directed by the Site Manager
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site, including gardening, maintaining guttering, etc
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including alarms)
• Receive deliveries to the school site outside office hours
• Collect and assemble waste for collection
• To carry out the following duties with regard to the hydrotherapy pool:
- daily water tests to ensure that safety levels regarding pH and chlorine are maintained at all times
- to maintain equipment and processes necessary for the efficient and safe use of the pool
- maintain areas associated with the pool in accordance with health and safety guidelines
- deal with emergency soiling issues
- bring urgent health and safety issues to the attention of the Site Manager
• To comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, welfare, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person
• To be aware of and take part in the school’s annual appraisal cycle and participate in training and development activities as required
• Carry out any other reasonable duties that the Site Manager may request