A large mixed comprehensive school in Yate are looking for a replacement Caretaker.
Responsibilities:
- To undertake a range of handyman duties with regard to the building and its environment, (e.g. painting and decorating, internal line marking, door fittings, furniture repairs, minor glazing, washer and ball renewal, minor plumbing fittings, general repairs, and small scale improvements.)
- To be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas, (e.g. the removal of litter and graffiti from paths and hard surfaces; to keep surface drains free of obstruction; to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.)
- To ensure the safety and security of building users, acting as a joint key holder, setting security alarm systems, and carrying out security checks as necessary.
- To maintain the grassed area, shrub and beds, using appropriate equipment.
- To ensure, as far as is practicable, that adequate supplies of fuel and water are available at all times in conjunction with any energy conservation scheme.
- To undertake the driving of the school minibus to transport pupils on occasions. Training will be provided.
Requirements:
- A hard-working, honest, dependable, and self-motivated person, willing to uphold the ethos and support the aims and values of the school.
- Experience of a range of DIY projects and handyman skills.
- Suitability to work with children and appreciation of safeguarding.
- Physically fit, as some lifting is required, and much of the day will be spent standing up.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Full UK Driving Licence (D1 if possible, but not essential).
- Good general standard of education (i.e. English and Maths ability).
Hours of Work: All year round, 25 to 27 hours per week.
Shift Patterns: Three-week rotating shift patterns: 06:30 - 14:30, 09:00 - 17:00, 14:00 - 22:00. With flexibility dependent on holiday cover/illness.