M ONKTON C E PRIMARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION POST

Caretakers' Manual: Indicative Job Contents for Caretaking and Cleaning Staff

M M ONKTON C E PRIMARY SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION POST onkton C. E. Primary School

Job Description

Post Held: Cleaner in Charge

Line Manager: Business Manager

Salary: Kent Range 2

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POST

Under the direction of the Business Manager, the postholder will be responsible for duties covering security, heating, lighting and (as directed) the cleaning of premises, for porterage, minor repairs and maintenance, and general duties of this kind associated with the support of the premises for the purpose for which these are designated. Working hours may be subject to variation and call‑out at weekends and unsocial hours will be necessary from time to time. The following will give guidance on tasks that could be expected to be undertaken and the frequency that they should be undertaken.

FREQUENCY

e.g., Daily

The postholder will operate within a small establishment and could, at some time, undertake any of the following duties:

1.	To attend to the opening and closing of the premises at designated times and to be responsible for general security at all times. In this connection, the postholder may be called out in unsocial hours or at weekends to deal with security problems.	Daily
2.	To meet and attend to all contractors visiting or working on the site during post holders working hours & during holiday cleaning periods	Daily
3.	To provide a porterage service on the site, as necessary.	Daily
4.	To oversee, as instructed, the efficient working of heating plant and lighting, monitor fuel consumption and re‑order where necessary, keeping required records.	Daily
5.	To read meters, as necessary, and maintain approved records including any concerned with energy conservation matters.	By 24th each month
6.	To undertake specified indoor cleaning duties, including the inside surfaces of windows up to 11 feet (3m) from floor level where necessary.	Daily
	In respect of specified cleaning: a) sweep/weed foundation stage area, ensuring all play equipment is stored away as required by the class teacher.	Daily
	b) keep all computers, printers and peripheral hardware dust free, ensuring that monitors a clean and smear free Vacuum all Keyboard and Workstation Towers paying special attention to fronts where DVD/CD/USB are inserted. Vacuum behind and around Workstations paying special attention to fan vents. Ensure Data Projector filters are cleaned Clean Air Conditioning Unit as per instructions	Weekly Monthly Monthly Monthly
	c) keep the staff room tidy, overseeing the emptying of the dishwasher and restacking of plates etc.	Daily
	d) ensure that the school fridges and microwaves are kept clean	As Required
	e) clean all whiteboards with specialist cleaning fluid	Weekly
	f) vacuum all books and bookshelves in classrooms, offices and library ensuring that shelving is clean and dust free.	Holiday Cleaning
	g) wash outside furniture & play equipment, sweep gazebo & pond area, memorial garden bridge & paved area.	Holiday Cleaning
	h) wash desk trays, tray units and trays,	Holiday Cleaning
	i) inside cupboards in classrooms and offices	Holiday Cleaning
	k) inside sink units	Holiday Cleaning
	l) all outside doors and frames	Holiday Cleaning

7.	To undertake repairs and maintenance on furnishings and buildings against the recommended list in the Caretakers Manual	Daily
8.	To keep paths, access points and entrances free of snow and ice to ensure safe passage.	As Required
9.	Health and Safety complete a daily check of the building, school grounds and field and pick up animal fouling every morning.	Daily
10.	Keep all grounds and field litter free.	As Required
11.	To ensure that recycling is carried out as per establishment requirements.	Daily
12.	Ensure Contract Cleaners are aware of areas where clubs & meetings are taking place	Daily
13	Periodically, to clean lamp shades and light diffusers, taking account of instructions given on working at heights.	Thrice Annually
14	The reporting of defects in buildings, furniture, fittings and plant as required by regulations or the instructions of the Business Manager.	As Required
15.	The replenishing of soap, towels, toilet paper to all lavatories on the site, as necessary.	Daily
17	Maintain adequate stocks of caretaking and cleaning supplies (for areas which are the responsibility of the school), and to re‑order through the Business Manager, as necessary, in accordance with procedures.	As Required
18	With regard to lettings, to carry out security duties and associated cleaning up at least two occasions per term‑time (12 weeks) and one weekend in four. (i.e. 15 occasions in total per academic year)	As Required
19	Carry out the following testing procedures as per current Health and Safety Requirements: (a) Fire Alarm Testing - Weekly (b) Legionella Testing - Monthly (c) Emergency Lighting Testing - Monthly
20	Ensure that Caretaker Risk Assessments are up dated with Business Manager	As Required
21	Ensure COSHH Sheet Register is kept up to date (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations)	As Required
22.	In respect of contract cleaning: (a) providing access to the premises to the contract cleaners within approved times when required	As Required
	(b) in the event of a suspension of contract cleaning, to supervise any direct labour cleaners engaged by the Establishment;	As Required
23	Attend training relevant to the post i.e. Health and Safety training	As Required

Signed………………………………………………………… Date:

Cleaner in Charge

Signed………………………………………………………… Date:

Mrs Fiona Webb Business Manager

August 2018

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