School Caretaker Position
Location: Great Missenden
Salary: £24,879 - £29,295
Start Date: September 2024 or earlier
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you dedicated to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning? We are seeking a Caretaker to join our committed team. Your role will involve caretaking, security, and maintenance of our site, ensuring it meets high standards of safety and functionality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct various maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep of the premises, as per the schedule.
- Implement and manage decoration programmes in coordination with the Site Manager.
- Perform improvement tasks such as erecting shelves, notice boards, and bookshelves.
- Identify and record repair and maintenance needs.
- Manage waste disposal and undertake cleaning duties, including graffiti removal and litter-picking.
- Coordinate supplies lists and deliveries.
- Maintain and update records, information, and data.
- Promote and ensure the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors.
- Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment and materials.
- Respond promptly to helpdesk requests for repairs and maintenance.
- Prioritise workload based on health and safety concerns and academy needs.
- Liaise with external contractors on site.
- Ensure the needs of hirers during evenings are met.
- Perform project work, minor plumbing repairs, and site maintenance as directed.
- Act as a designated key holder, responsible for secure locking and unlocking of the site.
- Complete relevant health and safety courses.
- Conduct health and safety checks in compliance with legislation.
- Work closely with other site team members to provide excellent customer service.
- Provide cover for team members in their absence in collaboration with the Estates Manager.
Stock and Performance Management:
- Maintain appropriate stock levels to meet demand.
- Participate in the academy's performance appraisal system.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Recognised Health and Safety qualification (Essential)
- GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Desirable)
- Experience working as part of a team, prioritising actions, and within a trade or facilities management environment (Essential)
- Experience in school caretaking, cleaning duties, and routine maintenance and repairs (Desirable)
Professional Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements (Essential)
- ICT literacy (Desirable)
- Good listening, customer service, and communication skills (Essential)
- Ability to work professionally with stakeholders and external agencies (Essential)
- Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks (Essential)
- Organised with good time management skills and attention to detail (Essential)
- Willingness to learn and enjoy working with young people (Essential)
- Ability to drive (minibus licence) (Desirable)
Join us in ensuring our academy remains a safe, well-maintained, and conducive environment for everyone. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team!
