Primary School Caretaker
Monday - Friday 30 hours per week
31 days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
£21,060 per annum
We have an excellent opportunity for a Caretaker to oversee a local primary school and ensure that there is a safe and legal environment for all students, staff and visitors.
We're seeking individuals who are ambitious, creative, and open-minded, eager to contribute to the success of these schools. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey and make a positive impact, we invite you to apply.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Work within and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health, safety and security, equal opportunities, confidentiality and data protection.
* Work within clear guidelines or procedures but can make some non-routine decisions. Advice and guidance from senior staff/manager is generally available.
* Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of academy hours and take remedial action if required.
* Act as the designated key holder for the academy premises
* Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms
* Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
* Arrange emergency repairs
* Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
* Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales
* Monitor stock and order supplies.
* Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the academy
Skills required
* Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment.
* Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google documents
* Good planning and negotiating skills.
* Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the Academy.
* Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required.
* Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.
* Experience or skills in maintenance duties.
* Ability to understand and apply regulations such as health and safety, manual handling, COSHH, Legionella etc.
* The ability to operate electrical/mechanical systems.
* Competent at basic building repairs and maintenance.
CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors