Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.
Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.
Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.
Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
Grounds maintenance as required.
Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.
Porterage around the school site/s.
Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.
Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
Managing appropriate cleaning schedule and supporting the Regional Estates Manager to oversee quality of cleaning across site.
Providing technical maintenance and support for specialist practical classrooms (DT / Science / Food Technology).
Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.
Co-operating on all issues involving health and safety.
Using the appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.
Carry out risk assessments.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, demonstrating proficiency in relevant software systems to monitor, update and manage premises compliance schedules, statutory checks ensuring required actions are completed within appropriate timescales.
Ensure all equipment is maintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.
Manage servicing of any equipment in line with manufacturer's guidelines and warranties under direction of Regional Estates Manager.
Support Site Manger to facilitate suitable programme of cyclical maintenance in place covering all statutory health and safety requirements.
Not interfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.
Act as Site representative at Health and Safety Committee.
Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Regional Estates Manager/School Office Manager, as soon as possible.
Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner.
Holiday/cover for the Caretaker / Regional Estates Manager, as required.
Overtime work, when required and in agreement with the School Office Manager.
Respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.
General cleaning, when required.
Supervision of contractors.
Painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs.
Health and safety checks, in line with legislation.
Sweeping/salting and keeping clear school footpaths and car parks.
Litter collection around the school sites.
To assist around the school and social times including mixing with staff and pupils and helping to set up and clear away mess after break times.
Any other duties that may be required.
This role requires significant periods of lone working and as such, the postholder will need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work.
Support with the feeding and general care of the school's animals during school holidays, as required.
The ability to use own initiative is essential.
All staff have a responsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies are adhered to, at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with School Policy.
A commitment to attend suitable training, to support safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the school.
Attendance at specific staff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguarding and health and safety legislation.
Holidays should be taken, in agreement and negotiation with the School Office Manager.

The Raise Academy is a new school which opened in September 2024. The school specialises in supporting pupils aged 12-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily from the Halton and St Helens areas. The school provides a calm, safe and welcoming environment for pupils that might have struggled to succeed in traditional educational settings.

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