Thank you for your interest in the position of Maintenance Officer/Caretaker at The Grange School in Hartford. We are an independent, co-ed school for children aged 4-18 located in the heart of Cheshire and and we are looking for passionate and dedicated teachers who are committed to helping our students reach their full potential.

Description

Responsibilities

• Provide security support including the opening and securing of all school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out minor or temporary maintenance tasks as required and inform the Head of Estates of major maintenance tasks requiring immediate attention.
• Support the Grounds Maintenance Team with repairs/grounds maintenance and safety support as required.
• Host facilities related contractors on site as requested by the Head of Estates.
• Ensure that all heating and cooling plant, water and lighting operate economically and efficiently at all times.
• Prepare school areas for dining daily and restore dining areas after meals accordingly.
• Ensure that all school areas are litter free at all times.
• Deliver mail, stores and administrative support as required.
• Be aware of Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations within the school environment and advice to staff as necessary.
• Provide cleaning support as required.
• Carry out transport tasks as required.
• Assist in maintaining the school transport fleet to a legal and roadworthy standard at all times.
• Be prepared to carry out overtime duties as required.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Estates.
• Report all notable instances (accident/injury, attendance of emergency services, etc.) to the Head of Estates immediately.
• Ensure that all tasks being undertaken have been appropriately risk assessed and signed off as applicable.
• First Aid trained or prepared to undertake appropriate First Aid and Health and Safety Training.
• To carry out recommendations of risk assessments such as Fire as necessary.
• Ensure the health & safety policy is practised implemented at all times, and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as situations change and that any concerns are communicated in a timely manner to the Head of Estates.
• Support out of hours’ school functions as required, e.g. ‘Open Day’.