Assistant Caretaker

Hilden Grange School is looking to recruit an Assistant Caretaker from September 2024. This is a part time role for 15 hours per week, term time only.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the Site Manager and Groundsman in the routine maintenance of the school site and grounds, including the preparation of sports pitches and facilities
• To train as a road crossing patrol officer and to carry out duties as required
• To drive the school minibuses as and when required
• Opening and locking of school buildings as required in term time and school holiday periods, including unlocking and locking external doors and de-activating and activating security alarms, checking for fire hazards, checking all windows are closed, noting and reporting all damages
• Carrying out swimming pool tests in advance of use by pupils and staff during pool opening months (April – October)
• Cleaning the swimming pool and maintaining the swimming pool plant and dosing equipment, ensuring that regular checks of water samples are undertaken – specialist certified training will be provided
• Ensuring sufficient stocks of chemicals and consumable spares are maintained for the pool, and also consumables and sundries for school vehicles; and ensuring that appropriate health and safety procedures and COSHH regulations are followed for the handling of pool chemicals
• Cleaning and regular servicing/preparation of the schools transport – minibuses and people carrier – including replenishing fuel, oil, screen wash etc.
• Assisting with the supervision and direction of contractors whilst on site
• Carrying out other duties as required by the Head/Site Manager, including opening and securing the school site before and after school events at weekends and during the evening

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience –

• Experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable
• Experience of using horticultural machinery would be an advantage

Skills –

• A good standard of DIY skills
• A clean driving license, preferably D1 or above
• Good horticultural skills desirable
• Confident use of information and communication (ICT), including familiarity with basic Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Outlook

Knowledge –

• An understanding of security and safety requirements in a school environment

Personal competencies & Qualities -

• Evidence of being a strong team member
• Enthusiasm and a positive outlook
• An ability to work to deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team when required