Caretaker

The ACET estates are maintained at a high standard and we continually strive to improve them. The caretaker will contribute to ensuring contracts for maintenance are effectively managed and access to the site by contractors is controlled. They will liaise with outside agencies and contractors, and ensure the security of all ACET sites is maximised. As part of the site team, caretakers are responsible for ensuring long term plans are maintained for maintenance and the operational requirements of the academies are met. Previous candidates need not apply.

To take a full and active role in the academy and carry out the following duties:

• Contribute to the security of the premises and its content and ensure the security procedures are operated effectively, including locking and unlocking the site and buildings on a rota basis
• Assure all levels of safeguarding are maintained and supported at all times to ensure the safety of staff and students across all sites.
• To carry out porterage duties including setting up venues and moving deliveries and furniture around site
• To ensure the site is in a safe, clean and tidy condition, including removal of litter, refuse and general site maintenance
• To carry out routine repairs and maintenance using individual skills set, and ensuring those requiring external contractors are made safe until such service is available.
• Regular perimeter checks at each site and report back to the Estates Assistant with any concerns.
• To produce and maintain relevant safety/compliance check records/site logs, e.g. Fire Alarm, Emergency Light, Legionella Testing, COSSH, Asbestos etc. (training will be provided)
• To ensure safe storage of materials, equipment and other goods
• To use the compliance and maintenance software to log all compliance data.
• Ensure the heating and lighting at the school is operated efficiently and effectively in accordance with procedures and the requirements of the academy
• To ensure the academy premises are cleaned in accordance with the academy’s specifications
• To deal with enquiries from a variety of persons and visitors to the academy, ensuring that Enhanced DBS are in place when needed and that permits to work are completed as necessary.
• To ensure, when required, academy vehicles routine checks are carried out as appropriate
• To maintain a good professional manner with all ACET staff.
• To understand and comply with procedures for emergency evacuation

There is an expectation that whilst the post is based at a particular academy, the post-holder will be required to work at other academies within the trust when needed, to ensure the most efficient and effective service for all the academies within the trust.