School Caretaker - Langley Mill

Job Location	Langley Mill
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract , full-time

Job Description

School Caretaker Required in Langley MillDays: Monday to Friday (during half term)Hours:8am until 4pmThis position is temporary but with a possibility to go long termThe Site Caretaker will be expected to have a good standard of practical knowledge, skills andexperience of building maintenance work in a school or similar environment. You should beable to demonstrate general working skills in carpentry, fixing locks, electrical, plumbing,drainage, painting and decorating.As the Site Caretaker you will be part of our essential Estates Team ensuring that our buildingsare maintained to a high quality and kept in a safe working condition. A good workingknowledge/understanding of the challenges of maintaining an educational setting would bebeneficial.Roles and Responsibilities in addition to the provision of maintenanceAs well as technical competencies you should demonstrate the following:

Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety polices & regulations
Understanding of COSHH regulations
Ability to identify risks/hazards and mitigate/reduce them
Monitor and manage control of resources and stock levels
Ability to organise more stock when required
Undertake routine work in accordance with the planned preventative maintenance
Use IT systems to communicate and record information
Maintain records where required
Deal with minor security/safety issues
Report major items for repair to the Estates Manager
Interact with staff, visitors, pupils and parents in a friendly and professional manner
Organise and oversee contractors carrying
Operate routine security arrangements to prevent/deter unauthorised access to the site
and buildings and to minimise theft and vandalism
Carry out procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major
damage.
Ensure that all hard areas, grassed areas, beds, borders and grounds are free from litter
and excessive accumulations of dirt and rubbish. Maintain health and safety of dustbin
areas.
Ensure that all external hard areas are free of slip and trip hazards including ice (gritting
when needed) and leaves.
Any other reasonable duties as required.

Core Behavioural Attributes• Thorough approach to work and commitment to a quality finish• Ownership of work and follow through to a satisfactory conclusion• Ability to perform under pressure• Problem solving and proactive approach to requests• Ability to create effective working relationships• Good interpersonal skills• Effective communication skills both verbal and written• Enthusiasm• Ability to work independently and as part of the wider premises team• A flexible attitude and approach• Organised and ability to plan work effectively• Manage own professional development as part of the Trust’s employment requirements• Maintain Personal and professional conduct in accordance with academy values.

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