KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
To assist and be trained to provide support to the buildings officer in maintaining the school by carrying out preventative and planned maintenance programmes and undertake routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, premises and grounds to assess for minor works or repairs required
This includes assisting and being trained to carry out a wide range of duties such as: ;
GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES:
Ensure caretaking equipment is clean, safe to use and correctly stored
Basic maintenance of caretaking equipment
Transport refuse to bin and skip areas
To undertake emergency cleaning and other occasional cleaning as specified, during normal hours after ill children, floods or additional cleaning in toilet areas
Mop up and remove spillage, floods, vomit and obnoxious waste in line with agreed procedures
Clean and tidy all yards, paths, gullies and drains on a regular basis, including the emptying of all external litterbins, including a daily check for litter and graffiti. Remove all litter and leaves from the hard and soft ground areas related to the site
Clear snow off main paths, steps and ramps to facilitate safe access of pupils and staff to premises. Grit as necessary
To clean high walls and internal windows.
MAINTENANCE:
To monitor all contractors’ personnel on site and ensure that work is satisfactorily completed. Accompany contractor on and off site as necessary
Maintain and refer to the Log Book for maintenance jobs to be undertaken
To identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacement that require rectification
Initiate work orders for repair and liaise with staff from other departments and outside contractors
To carry out basic maintenance work following appropriate training
To ensure that arrangements for maintenance, minor repairs and modifications are affected as quickly as possible
To install, maintain or repair jobs of a nature relative to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building, equipment and furniture
Other general maintenance of the building
Training:
Property Maintenance Operative Level 2
Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Apprenticeship will be supported by in-house training and day release at local college
Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role should a vacancy arise and subject to funding.Employer Description:The children, staff and governors of Ballifield Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Caretaker to start in the Autumn term 2023. This is a great opportunity to become part of our two-form entry “Good” primary school - judged by Ofsted 2022. Ballifield Primary School is committed to nurturing staff to support the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for this role.Working Hours :Hours will vary with some flexibility but will be between 7.00am - 2.30pm Monday - FridaySkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
