Senior Caretaker

Elizabeth College Junior School is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working, and versatile individual to join our Maintenance Team to fulfil a wide range of tasks.  The role is based at the Queens Road and Kings Road sites, with effect from May 2025.

This is a year-round role, 42 hours per week, based on a bi-weekly Saturday working arrangement.  The hours of work are 7.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, with bi-weekly Saturday working from 8.00 am to 12.00 pm.  

Elizabeth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and follows Safer Recruitment procedures. The successful applicant will be required to satisfy our standard employment checks, including the completion of a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Full details and an application form can be downloaded from the Elizabeth College website: Employment Opportunities | Elizabeth College or on request from Mrs Emily Rothwell, HR Administrator – [email protected]

The closing date for applications for this post is noon on Monday 7 April 2025 

Please note: A work permit is not available with this post, therefore you will need to currently hold a valid employment permit to work in Guernsey.  

Typical duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Main Duties & Responsibilities
  
  Premises Security & Site Management
  ·         Ensure that buildings are secure
  ·         Ensure that fire alarm systems are updated and maintained
  ·         Ensure that windows and doors are in good repair informing the College Maintenance Manager  of any window or door defects which may lead to a breach of security
  ·         Ensure the school is open and adequately staffed by site staff for day to day school activities
  ·         Deal with breaches of security and communicate to relevant staff or emergency services
  ·         Oversee any reasonable key requests and orders and distribute to stakeholders
  ·         Locking and unlocking external doors as required
  ·         Co-ordinate and record weekly testing of the fire alarm system
  ·         Oversee and resource all road-crossing and car-parking duties
  Cleaning
  ·         Recording and monitoring of all cleaning throughout the premises
  ·         Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks not included in the contractor cleaner’s specification
  ·         Ensure all toilet areas remain clean and safe replenishing consumables as required
  ·         Clean up after pupil accidents / illness during the day
  ·         Carry out emergency cleaning and removal of graffiti
  ·         Arrange deep cleaning of school premises (internal and external) during school holidays
  
  Porterage
  ·         Undertaking/arranging for safe storing and movement of items of furniture, equipment and provisions as required
  ·         Receiving and directing as appropriate deliveries for the school.
  ·         Keeping up to date records, inventories and forms as required.
  ·         Setting up and packing away for all school events.
  
  Maintenance of School Grounds and Buildings
  ·         Ensuring the premises and grounds are kept free of litter and that all play equipment is stored in a tidy manner.
  ·         Liaison with and supervision of contractors and undertake regular site inspections.
  ·         Follow an agreed programme of planned maintenance in liaison with the CMM.
  ·         Ensure monthly testing of emergency lighting and record outcomes..
  ·         Ensure the efficient operation of heating and lighting throughout the school.
  ·         Co-ordinate replacing lights, tubes, diffusers, starters where necessary.
  ·         Monitor and check ventilation and air conditioning systems and ensure there is an adequate supply of hot and cold water.
  ·         Ensure all downpipes drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.
  ·         Ensure entrances, steps and paths are gritted prior to any forecasted freezing weather.
  ·         Ensure that stocks of grit/salt are maintained.
  ·         Ensure the removal of snow and other obstructions from main entrances, steps, paths.
  ·         Prevent unauthorized or unsafe parking on the school site
  ·         Ensure fire doors are free of clutter and obstructions
  ·         Support staff requests with putting up or taking down external or internal equipment
  ·         Co-ordinate and undertake any reasonable repairs as and when required
  ·         Ensure all stock is kept up to date and ordered
  ·         Ensure all hard-landscaped areas are kept free of weeds / moss etc.
  
  Compliance with Health & Safety
  ·         Ensure compliance with relevant legislation by periodic inspection of all areas
  ·         Ensure appropriate signs and notices are displayed
  ·         Ensure fire exits are accessible, hazards are removed and fire fighting equipment is correctly positioned and serviced
  ·         To be trained and respond as Fire Warden and Special Constable
  ·         Undertake weekly legionella testing as required
  ·         Undertake weekly fire door checks/ladder checks or any other reasonable statutory requirement as directed by the CMM
  ·         Notify appropriate agencies, via the CMM, where there is a pest control problem
  ·         Undertake monthly temperature checks & 3-monthly cleaning & de-scaling regime.
  
  Supervision & Communication
  ·         Line manage and supervise the workload of the ECJS Caretaker.
  ·         Attend the weekly maintenance meeting with the Headteacher ECJS & CMM
  ·         Plan, prioritise and record the weekly activities of the ECJS site team
  ·         Consult with, update and advise all staff of all maintenance activities which may impact their work or access to the buildings
  
  General
  ·         Co-ordinate response to all ad-hoc requests from ECJS staff
  ·         Undergo and meet school conditions for a satisfactory enhanced DBS check
  ·         Comply with all school policies and procedures
  ·         Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of pupils, staff and visitors
  ·         A high degree of discretion and confidentiality will be expected at all times.
  ·         The role works closely with support staff at ECJS with whom a close degree of mutual support and co-operation will be essential.

Essential requirements:

• Willing to train as a First Aider and Fire Marshal
• Willing to train as a Special Constable 
• Holder of a valid driving licence, and willingness to obtain D1 licence
• Sound verbal, literary and numeracy skills
• IT literate
• Experience of working in a similar role involving cleaning, security, and/or basic maintenance
• Basic skills in cleaning, maintenance of garden and grounds, minor repairs, and/ or interior decorating
• Ability to learn additional skills such as traffic control, minibus driving, fire marshal, first aid and pedestrian crossing

Desirable requirements:

• Experience of working in an educational setting 
• Knowledge of workplace Health & Safety compliance requirements