School Caretaker with Accommodation

Job Title: Caretaker

Reporting to: Head of Operations

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Operations and Grounds, Maintenance and Domestic Teams

Hours – This role is full time, year round

Salary & Remuneration – Competitive salary dependent on experience and service accommodation in the form of a house on site is included.

The School

Set in the idyllic Cotswolds, Kitebrook provides an outstanding all-round co-educational education where children are allowed to develop at their own pace in a happy and supportive environment that inspires self-confidence and a sense of independence.

Purpose of the Position

To have responsibility for the security and overall good order of the school site along with ensuring that relevant Health and Safety, equipment checks and routine maintenance are carried out in an appropriate and timely manner and to support the Operations Manager and Site and Domestic teams where necessary. 

Responsibilities & Duties

The duties outlined in this job description may be modified by the Operations Manager or Head, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job.

Security:

• To be a key holder, to check, lock and unlock the building as required
• To liaise with alarm company and attend call outs as required
• To ensure that all windows and doors are closed and that all school gates are closed when the building is not in use e.g. school holidays
• To liaise with the Cleaning team regarding locking up during term time
• To ensure that all items of significant value are security marked

Good order of buildings:

• To ensure adequate maintenance and cleaning materials are ordered
• To attend to maintenance, decorating and improvement tasks
• To oversee contractor work for more substantial decorating and improvement work during the holidays

School Grounds:

• To clear the outside grounds of any rubbish and ensure that the tidiness of the grounds is maintained
• To liaise with ground maintenance contractors to ensure that contracts are fulfilled
• Make any minor repairs to the outside school grounds including play equipment
• Routine Equipment/Consumable Checks:
• To ensure maintenance and cleaning equipment is working and is adequate and appropriate for needs
• To check all lighting tubes and replace as required
• To check stocks of consumables regularly e.g. black bags, toilet rolls and tissues
• To order and replace air fresheners for toilets as required
• To ensure central heating is working and alter timers/clocks as required
• Check all internal clocks weekly and replace batteries as required

Minor Maintenance:

• To attend to small maintenance tasks and minor repairs e.g. school furniture , fixtures and equipment
• To ascertain the need for external repairers and liaise with contractors as required
• To assemble self assembly furniture
• Porterage
• To routinely move and check off small deliveries
• To move larger deliveries e.g. furniture as required
• To ensure that waste is collected and moved to collection points
• To set up rooms for events and meetings as required e.g. putting out and away chairs and refreshments
• To support the catering staff when possible with tables and chairs for lunch

Energy Efficiency:

• To help reduce energy costs by highlighting possible waste and minimise consumption were possible
• To develop systems for reducing waste and for recycling materials where possible

Health and Safety:

• To support the Business Manager in ensuring the school meets Health and Safety requirements by carrying out checks and maintaining records including
• Smoke/ fire alarms and detectors
• Signage
• Water system safety
• To attend training on matters regarding Health and Safety
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Kitebrook Preparatory School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment would be subject to: references satisfactory to Prep Schools Trust; enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check; proof of right to work/ live in the UK, and evidence of stated qualifications.