Caretaker

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