School Facilities & Safety Supervisor

BumbleBee Education Ltd; Camden; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BumbleBee Education Ltd is seeking a school caretaker to manage daily site duties, security and basic maintenance across our school buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include opening/locking, alarm response, safety checks, minor repairs, coordinating with contractors and supervising onsite vendors. You will ensure safe access, tidy grounds and proper records, supporting after-hours lettings when needed.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school buildings and grounds.
• Acting as a key holder and responding to alarm call-outs.
• Carrying out daily checks of the school site for hazards, damage and security issues.
• General maintenance and minor repairs — doors, windows, toilets, furniture, fittings, etc.
• Reporting larger repairs and arranging/liaising with contractors.
• Checking heating, lighting, water and other building systems.
• Carrying out routine health & safety checks.
• Fire-safety checks and supporting fire alarm/emergency-light testing.
• Checking that fire exits and escape routes remain clear.
• Maintaining school grounds — litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping and general tidying.
• Dealing with leaves, snow/ice and other outdoor hazards.
• Monitoring playgrounds and external areas.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• Setting up and taking down rooms for assemblies, meetings, exams and events.
• Receiving, moving and distributing deliveries.
• Keeping maintenance materials and supplies stocked.
• Helping with waste and recycling.
• Assisting cleaners when necessary.
• Responding to emergencies such as leaks, flooding, spillages or other urgent site problems.
• Supervising contractors working on the premises.
• Supporting out-of-hours lettings/events where required.
• Keeping records of inspections, maintenance and safety checks.
• Using a premises/helpdesk system to log and follow up repairs.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and school security procedures.

Job description

BumbleBee Education Ltd is seeking a school caretaker to manage daily site duties, security and basic maintenance across our school buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include opening/locking, alarm response, safety checks, minor repairs, coordinating with contractors and supervising onsite vendors. You will ensure safe access, tidy grounds and proper records, supporting after-hours lettings when needed.