Caretaker

Fortis Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Academy is seeking a reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our dedicated site team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where students, staff, and visitors can thrive.

As our Caretaker, you will work closely with the Site Manager to maintain buildings and grounds, open and close the site, undertake routine maintenance, health and safety compliance, and prepare rooms for lessons and events,

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive individual with a positive approach.
• Ability to work with a team and follow site procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the academy buildings and secure the site.
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and policy adherence.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for lessons, meetings, and events.
• Liaise with contractors and supervise on-site works.

Skills

Reliability

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Job description

Fortis Academy is seeking a reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our dedicated site team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where students, staff, and visitors can thrive.

As our Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the academy buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure, and fully operational. You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider academy team to provide an outstanding learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the academy buildings, ensuring the site is secure at all times.
• Carry out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and basic decorating tasks.
• Monitor the condition of the buildings and grounds, reporting and responding to maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and academy policies.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance and statutory compliance checks.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for lessons, examinations, meetings, and academy events.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of external areas, including pathways, car parks, and green spaces.
• Liaise with contractors and support the monitoring of their work on site.
• Assist in responding to emergencies, including alarm activations and unforeseen maintenance issues.
• Support the academy in maintaining a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for the whole school community.