Campus Caretaker & Facilities Lead

Marchant Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in St Albans is seeking a robust and energetic Caretaker to support day-to-day site operations on a large campus.

Key duties include daily walk-throughs to identify hazards, managing the Building Management System for energy efficiency, and acting as first responder to emergencies such as leaks, outages or security issues.

You will liaise with staff, students and parents with a calm, professional demeanor to help maintain a safe and productive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities caretaking or maintenance role.
• Strong understanding of building safety and security procedures.
• Basic knowledge of energy management and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-throughs to identify hazards or maintenance needs before lessons begin.
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) for energy efficiency and climate control.
• Act as first responder to site emergencies such as leakages, power outages, or security issues.
• Liaise with staff, students and parents in a professional, helpful manner.

Skills

Facilities management

BMS operation

Emergency response

Hazard identification

Communication

Job description

A welcoming secondary school in St Albans is seeking a robust and energetic Caretaker to support day-to-day site operations on a large campus.

Key duties include daily walk-throughs to identify hazards, managing the Building Management System for energy efficiency, and acting as first responder to emergencies such as leaks, outages or security issues.

You will liaise with staff, students and parents with a calm, professional demeanor to help maintain a safe and productive school environment.