Caretaker

Grange School; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grange School is seeking a reliable Caretaker to ensure the school's environment is clean and well-maintained. This full-time, permanent position includes duties such as carrying out repairs, performing security patrols, and managing site maintenance, while emphasizing health and safety practices. The ideal candidate should possess a sound understanding of safety procedures and have a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Willingness to learn safe moving and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in the school.
• Ensure security of the premises as a Key holder.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Health & Safety Procedures

Manual Handling

Communication

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Grange School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £24,404 per annum.

We’re looking for:

We are looking for a dependable and practical individual to join our team as a Caretaker, with the ability to perform a range of duties including cleaning, manual handling, security patrols, basic repairs, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, and either possess or be willing to develop knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe moving and handling practices. You should be capable of following Health & Safety procedures at all times, using relevant equipment effectively, and undertaking all physical aspects of the role. A good command of spoken English is essential to enable the effective performance of duties, including the ability to speak with confidence and accuracy, as well as to listen and respond appropriately depending on the audience. This is a vital position that helps ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment for all.

Main purpose of the job:

You willcarry out general maintenance and repairs in the school, in accordance with the expectation of senior staff, reporting any safety hazards/unsafe practices in and around the building. This includes undertaking repairs and maintenance to fixtures and fittings and carrying our decoration.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To provide maintenance and security services on school sites and premises under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff
• To be a responsible Key holder and ensure security of the premises, grounds and its contents including monitoring CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate
• To undertake and maintain the cleanliness and physical appearance/environment of the designated site – inside and out, including maintenance of specialist facilities and equipment following appropriate training, where applicable.
• To maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• To carry out regular grounds maintenance and cleaning duties, including collecting litter, emptying external waste bins, and ensuring safe access is maintained on the site in periods of severe weather conditions.
• To manage designated site staff and ensure that cleaning is carried out by contractors in accordance with specification
• To act as a first aider for the school

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.