Caretaker - Primary School
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Location: DN3 area of Doncaster
Type of role: 30 hours a week, split shifts (6am-10am / 3pm-6pm)
I am currently looking for a caretaker to cover, on a long-term temporary basis, at a lovely well established school in Doncaster. The school has the highest aspirations for all their children and staff alike, celebrating their achievements and recognising their successes. The school has reached out to Reed, as their trusted recruitment partner, to support them in finding an experienced and skilled caretaker who can demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and staff.
This role is to begin initially on a temporary basis on a split-shift structure of 6am-10am and then 3pm-6pm. Although temporary it is expected that this role will be on a long-term basis.
The role:
- Ensure the security of buildings, contents and grounds.
- Assist in carrying out maintenance and repairs to the building, furniture and equipment, including glazing, plumbing, decorating, general repair and maintenance within the scope of a competent semi-skilled worker.
- Operation of the heating, lighting and security systems.
- Porterage duties as required, including the laying out of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities.
- Miscellaneous duties of a practical nature as circumstances demand.
- Any cleaning as directed.
- To respond to the needs of the school which cannot be planned. This will include emergencies.
- On Opening: disarm security system prior to unlocking gates and entrance door, checking the premises have not been disturbed.
- On Closing: Ensure all doors and windows are secure, lights switched off, security systems engaged and walk the outside of the building for a final check before leaving the site.
And other responsibilities as required by the school.
Who you'll be:
- Experience in premises work (which may include a trade)
- NEBOSH health and safety (or equivalent)/or a willingness to undertake training in this area
- A good working knowledge of buildings and estates, and associated health and safety legislation
- A good standard of general education (GCSE pass grades in English and Maths or equivalent).
- Be passionate and committed to providing ahigh quality level of service
- Adaptable with a flexible and proactive approach
- General maintenance skills
- Self-motivating
- Computer skills or willingness to undertake training
- Have a 'can do' attitude and be prepared to help out the rest of the team in a willing and positive manner
If this role appeals to you, please apply via the link provided and I will give you a call.
Please note, all candidates must have an up-to-date DBS.