Site Manager School Caretaker / Handyperson Building Maintenance

Job Description

Building Maintenance Site Manager / School Caretaker who has high standards for health & safety and keeping a clean and organised environment with the ability to carry out regular property inspections for any building repairs or maintenance is required for a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust based in Frome, Somerset, South West England.SALARY: £21,350 – £25,385 per annumLOCATION: Frome, Somerset, South West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per week, all year round** The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check **PLEASE NOTE: There is NO onsite accommodation with this roleCandidates MUST also live within a 45 minutes commute to FromeJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Building Maintenance Site Manager / School Caretaker who has high standards for health & safety and keeping a clean and organised environment with the ability to carry out regular property inspections for any building repairs or maintenance.Working as the Building Maintenance Site Manager / School Caretaker you will be responsible for ensuring the site and premises are safe, secure and well organised so that the children have the very best learning environment. You will also be responsible for the general maintenance and cleanliness of the school and to maintain the premises both internally and externally.As the Building Maintenance Site Manager / School Caretaker you will be a can-do person who is reliable, hardworking, patient, well-organised and self-motivated, who takes pride in their work and has a sense of humour.APPLY TODAYIf this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.DUTIESYour duties and responsibilities as the Building Maintenance Site Manager / School Caretaker:• To be the main key holder and to be responsible for the maintenance of keys and the electronic alarm system and be the first respondent to emergency call outs• General school maintenance for buildings and surrounding grounds • Check the conditions of the buildings and playgrounds and reporting any faults• Conduct fire safety and H&S checks for the site• Check the heating is operating and that timers are set correctly and working• Event set up and take down• Support and assist the school to conduct specific/ ad hoc caretaking tasks when required• Assist the cleaning team and order consumables as and when required• Opening and closing of the school – ensuring building is secure at all times• Being the onsite contact for contractors, supervising and monitoring progress of the work carried out• Adhere to recycling schemes• Undertake portering duties where necessary, assisting with deliveries to the site, ensuring proper storage and distribution of goods• Patrol the site to check for hazards, damages and intruders• Adhere to Safeguarding procedures that the school follow• Organise and prioritise tasks to ensure the safety of all staff and children is maintainedCANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS• Basic handyperson skills are essential – with the know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance independently and commission experts where required• Considerable, demonstrable experience of high-quality maintenance, site/facilities management and health and safety• Ability to work independently and lead • Ability to organise own work, to prioritise tasks and keep to deadlines• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with adults, children and young people• Ability to be flexible and respond effectively to the ‘unexpected’ • Ability to apply basic ICT skills to the needs of the job • Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people • Certification of relevant health and safety training or a willingness to attend appropriate Health and Safety training• Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning methods and techniques • An understanding of health, safety and security issues and relevant legislation affecting schools and in undertaking risk assessments • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the protection of, children and young peopleHOW TO APPLYTo be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.PLEASE NOTE: CVs MUST be attached to your email job application in Microsoft Word or PDF format for our systems to process your application correctly, rather than your CV copied and pasted into the body of the email.JOB REF: AWDO-P5507Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Frome, Somerset, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online operates as an employment agencyawd online |