Job Application Form for a Caretaker

							                       CARETAKER - JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Requirements
A hard-working, honest, dependable, self-motivated person to act as school caretaker/cleaner
and school cleaning supervisor, willing to uphold the Catholic ethos and support the aims and
values of St David’s R C Primary School.

Duties and Responsibilities

Security
           Opening and closing, unlocking and locking of school gates and buildings
           Open and close the school for evening use at times arranged by the Headteacher
           Monitoring and administering CCTV system
           Unsetting and setting of school alarm system
           Responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and
           alarm company.
           Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder
           alarm activation
           Register as main Key Holder and be the first point of contact in an emergency call-
           out situation
           Overall security of the school premises including the locking of all windows and
           doors and the drawing of window blinds
           You may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security
           problems, make emergency repairs or allow access to any contractor who may be
           working on the site, in school holidays or weekends.
           Security Mark new equipment.

   General
        Returning to school between shifts if required
        Overhaul of school Hall floor on an annual basis
        Upkeep and general care of the school
        Unlocking and re-locking bins in preparation for pick-up
        Ensuring that external rubbish is stored appropriately
        Cleaning and tidying of the internal school building in designated areas - as per
        plan
         Cleaning of internal glass, internal and external door glass and internal side of
         external windows
        Cleaning of external windows at ground level
        Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from
        paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances.
        To empty internal communal rubbish bins daily and work with pupils on recycling
        initiatives.
        Ensuring that the cleaning of toilets and toilet areas is done, and the replenishment
        of toiletries is carried out
        General maintenance and minor repair work including: doors, windows, toilet seats
        and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls.(This list
        is not exhaustive, but an example) Appropriate painting and redecoration.
        General porterage duties and moving of furniture
        Assisting teaching staff with simple tasks as requested
          Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises
          Lettings as required - opening, closing and general duties
          Preparation of Hall for functions as required
          Receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for
          storage
          Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main
          building
          Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is
          eleven feet
          Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
          Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register
          Carry out periodic cleaning of all internal surfaces to a height of eleven feet from
          floor level
          Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Secretary
          and Headteacher

Grounds Maintenance
        Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc.
        Clean roller shutters, soffits, bargeboards and external lights
        Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
        Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly
        Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off
        Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of children, parents,
        staff and visitors.

Management
       Be responsible for ordering cleaning equipment
       Noting, monitoring and reporting any defects in the school buildings to the
       Secretary and Head teacher.
       Produce a Termly report for the Head teacher and Governors re: Health and Safety
       issues and Building Maintenance
       To serve on the Health & Safety Committee as required
       Monitor the work of contractors working on site
       Supervision of cleaning staff and monitoring of cleaning standards
       Assist in the appointment and interviewing of cleaning staff
       Compilation of work duties and rotas of cleaning staff
       Completion of daily time sheets and completion of daily diary
       Completion of site diary.
       Oversee cleaning staff time sheets



Heating, Lighting and Water
         The switching off of all lights and appropriate electric plug sockets
         Ensure that all lights and heating are working effectively
         Turning off and on of auto-flushing units each evening and morning respectively
         during school time and holiday periods
        Read Gas, Electric and Water metres as required
        Monitoring and setting of heating controls and boilers
          Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters and read meters as
          required.
          Ensure that the boiler house is tidy and that no flammable material is stored there
          Using appropriate PPE, replace, repair fluorescent tube starters and fluorescent tubes up to
          a height of eleven feet.
          Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Head teacher and Governors
          by agreement with the caretaker

Job Description

A satisfactory Criminal Record Bureau check will need to be returned prior to commencement of
employment.
A detailed Information Handbook, essential work plan and timetable, will be issued subsequent to
appointment.

Hours of Work

The working week will be up to 37 hours with a requirement to be on the school premises:

Teaching Days
            Monday - Thursday        6.00 am - 9.30 am      and    3.00 pm - 7.00 pm

               Friday                6.00 am - 9.30 am      and    3.00 pm - 6.30 pm

Non-teaching Days
             Monday - Thursday       8.00 am - 4.00 pm }
                                                       } with half an hour for lunch
               Friday                8.00 am - 3.30 pm }

However, variations to these times may be necessary on certain occasions when meetings, building
work, functions etc are held at the school. Any variation will be notified in advance by the Head
teacher

Holiday Entitlement
22 days per year after six months employment with the Authority rising to 27 days after 5 years and
30 days after 10years.

Rates of Pay                  £5.80 - £6.74 per hour

Time sheets
The caretaker will be required to complete a time sheet each day on arrival and departure, sign and
submit it each week to the Deputy Head teacher confirming the times of attendance.

A minimum of four week’s notice should be given by staff terminating employment.
                                       Job Requirement Form
                  St David’s RC Primary School, Park Crescent, Newport, NP20 3AQ
                                    Telephone: 01633 816027
                                    Fax         : 01633 817936


JOB TITLE:-                  Caretaker
DIVISION/AREA:-              Education- Non Teaching
DATE:-                       October 2007

                        REQUIREMENT                                 ESSENTIAL/               HOW TESTED
                                                                    DESIRABLE
1     EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE
      •       Good Literacy and Numeracy Skills                     E            Application Form/interview
      •       Good communication Skills                             E            Application Form/interview



2     EXPERIENCE

      •           Experience of caretaking or premises              D            Application Form/interview
                  management, building cleaning or building
                  management
      •           Use of cleaning equipment                         D            Application Form/interview
      •           DIY skills                                        E            Application Form/interview
      •           Managing staff                                    D            Application form/Interview


3     APTITUDES AND SKILLS

          •       Cleaning                                          E            Application form/Interview
          •       To be able to carry out general repairs           E            Application form Interview
                                                                                 Application Form/interview
          •       Ability to lift and carry heavy items             E


4     PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

      •           Willing to work as part of a team.                E            Application Form/Interview/ Ref

      •           Be able to work to deadlines.                     E            Application Form Interview/ Ref

      •           Be able to manage own work effectively            E            Application Form Interview/Ref
                                                                    E            Application Form/interview /Ref
      •           Be able to motivate and manage staff

      •           Flexibility                                       E            Application Form/interview/Ref

      •           Able to use own initiative                                     Application Form/interview
                                                                    E

5     CIRCUMSTANCES

      •           Has excellent confidential references             E            Interview


6      EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

      •           Understands and demonstrates willingness to
                  promote positively equal opportunities outlined   E            Interview Ref
                  in School Policy