Hours: 37 hrs pr week - 3 week rotating shift the shifts are 7.30-3.30pm, 8.30-4.30pm and 9-5.00pm
Our client is a highly successful day school located in Maidenhead, it caters for over 200 students, aged 2-19. They are currently recruiting for an experienced Caretaker to join them on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be working with the Head of Operations and Senior Caretaker you will ensure that school building and the school site are maintained to a high standard.
The role:
*Cleaning (including human waste), basic plumbing, replacing light bulbs, basic carpentry,
*Painting and decorating, portering, room set up’s, grounds maintenance, escorting contractors
*On site, pool maintenance (training will be provided), minibus maintenance.
*Assist with the car park management.
*Operates during and outside of school opening hours. Works both indoors and within the school grounds throughout the year.
*Working with commercial cleaning/ maintenance materials, which require appropriate handling and application.
*Required to move furniture including heavy items. The majority of working day is spent undertaking physical activities.
*Liaising with contractors whilst on site to ensure their safety and that of staff and pupils
*Ensuring that the physical school environment is maintained to a standard that allows the school to function on a daily basis.
*Able to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
*Must be physically fit, able to bend, lift and use step ladders.
*Experience of working in a school setting desirable.
*Arrange emergency repairs as and when required to minimise disruption to the school working day. This may include arranging annual maintenance and safety checks.
Essential:
*Plumbing and carpentry skills
*Advanced DIY/maintenance skills
*Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise work
*Ability to supervise the work of others and maintain high work standards
*Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and maintain excellent working relationships
*Ability to demonstrate a "can do "approach.
*Commitment to continuing training/development of knowledge and skills
*Must be available for out of hours emergencies and callouts.
*Must be flexible regarding working hours
Desirable:
*An understanding and experience of implementing health and safety legislation and requirements.
*An understanding of the potential facilities needs of a School.
*Experience of swimming pool maintenance and chemicals.
*COSHH certificate
*Ability to drive a minibus