School Caretaker

Caretaker

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

• Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
• Carry out health and safety checks such as legionella temperature control, fire alarm tests, fire call point testing and similar.
• Carry out tasks assigned to you from the maintenance log and input any new tasks requested by staff onto the log.
• Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating, fixing.
• Carry out various maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory.
• Carry out decoration programmes per schedules drawn up.
• Carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, noticeboards, fitting locks, realigning doors, etc.
• Operation and maintenance of lighting systems.
• Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litter picking.
• Coordinate deliveries to Sutherland House School.
• Liaise with contractors and inform admin of key dates.
• Monitor energy consumption taking meter readings as and when required.
• Provide emergency first aid as required.

Good communication skill and friendly and focused approach.

Background in caretaking or site officer/premises with experience in carrying out variety maintenance and repair work to a professional standard.

Preferred prior experience working within an educational setting.

Previous experience as a cleaner/caretaker/site manager and understanding of different cleaning methods and equipment.

Basic awareness of health and safety standards as applied to cleaning and caretaking.

• Literacy skills to complete forms and orders, write instructions and communicate effectively via email.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
• Be flexible to the changing demands of the post.
• Ability to respond to straightforward problems and unforeseen circumstances e.g. hazards and accidents.
• Understand when to expand an issue to your line manager.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment, machinery and tools and undertake basic maintenance tasks.
• Take pride in a job well done.
• Can work under your own initiative and as part of a team.
• A hardworking, resilient, flexible individual that is used to working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work unsupervised and independently understanding Sutherland House School roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Good time management skills.
• Behave in a manner that is professional, friendly, fair with students and colleagues, demonstrating and role‑modeling the high standards and behaviour expected at Sutherland House School.
• Willingness to work flexibly with regards to shift patterns and school holidays in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Possess or must be willing to train for the First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification approved by the HSE as requested.

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.
• Comprehensive training and support.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Free flu vaccine.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (30 days).
• Employer pension scheme.
• Fully paid two-week induction training.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities.

Immediate Start

1 year fixed‑term contract with a view to 25 hours per week, timings to be confirmed depending on experience.

Salary – £17,593.98