Caretaker/Maintenance Person

Carry out general supervision and security of the site and ensure close liaison with the Principal.   

Maintenance Caretakers are responsible for making sure a building is in proper working order. 

This involves:  

• carrying out minor repairs such as mending broken windows, changing light bulbs and turning heating and lighting on and off at appropriate times  

• making sure the premises are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away, and any graffiti is cleaned up  

• maintaining the grounds and removing litter  

• Repair all defects in building within own competence. Carry out regular checks of all school and ensure that everything is in good working order.  

• If there is a major fault, the caretaker will call in specialist help, such as a plumber or electrician. They will also arrange for other contractors such as builders to come on site when necessary.   

Other duties may include:  

• Unlock buildings in the morning before people arrive, and then lock up at the end of the day, be in charge of letting people in who have hired rooms for clubs or evening classes.  

• arranging chairs and tables for meetings and clearing away afterwards  

• storing equipment and supplies safely  

• understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building  

• Groundwork maintenance 

• Emergency cleaning of human deposits (vomit, excrement)  

• Replacement of lighting tubes/lamps  

• General litter picking around the site and controlling the bin areas. This includes leaf picking and  parking areas cleaning. 

• Have good working knowledge of boilers and other heating systems.  

• Arranging appointments with all contractors for regular services and major repairs.  

• Escort contractors on site.

• Schedule to include painting, decorating, maintenance, plumbing and carpentry skills, working time will vary.  

• Move furniture, change room layouts, as required  

• Maintaining a variety of records   

Any other duties as required  

Essential 

• Previous proven experience in a similar environment  

• Proven experience in health and safety matters,  

• Demonstrate a good level of previous experience of general maintenance issues  

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as and when needed  

• Proven experience in lone working and problem solving  

• A highly motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude  

• A good level of speaking, reading and writing English Desirable 

• Experience in property maintenance  

• Experience in cleaning  

• Previous knowledge of fire panels an advantage.