Caretaker

Scott Arms Medical Centre; Park Central; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is searching for a meticulous caretaker to manage daily operations such as opening/closing premises and carrying out maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate must be physically fit, possess problem-solving skills, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Strong DIY skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential. This role involves flexible working hours and responsiveness to alarms outside normal working times, highlighting the need for commitment and reliability.

Qualifications

• Willing to work alone or in a team.
• Understand maintenance procedures.
• Very health and safety aware.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the premises daily.
• First call to alarms outside of surgery hours.
• General maintenance including minor repairs.
• Dispose of clinical and other waste responsibly.
• Ensure grounds are maintained and clean.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic DIY skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Physical fitness

Job description

Scott Arms Medical Medical Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, flexible caretaker for 20 hours per week. Workings hours would be Mon-Fri 07.00am-09.00am and 18.00-20.00. In addition to this you will need to be available 7 days per week to attend if the alarm is activated out of hours.

The post holder will work closely with our facilities Practice Manager to understand and learn the practical skills involved in maintaining the appearance of our GP Surgery to a high standard in line with practice polices and procedures.

This role will require physical strength and the willingness to work outside when needed. In addition, you will need to have a responsible attitude, adhering to the organisations health and safety policies, be adaptable and have the ability to work as part of a team and using your own initiative.

Main duties of the job

As a caretaker, you willwork at Scott Arms Medical Centre. Your duties will usually include

Open and close of the premises daily

Be 1st call and attend to the alarm out of surgery hours

General maintenance of premises including small repairs and maintenanceas requested, basic plumbing, maintain toilets when blocked, repair andmaintenance of front sliding doors, small paint jobs

disposing of clinical and other waste

put sharps bins out for collection

moving furniture and equipment as needed

calling in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs

assist with the set-up of rooms

adhere to health and safety at all times

report any issues appropriately

diagnose faults and report

do routine, planned maintenance

install new equipment

maintain the grounds, including sweeping paths

ensure the foyer is swept regularly, rubbish picked up and kept clean

open and lock the building each day

test fire and other alarm systems weekly

take deliveries and ensure stock control. Be responsible forimplementation and maintenance of stock control, managing stockrequisites. Ensure stock levels are maintained,and rooms are equipped for each day

car park management, keep free of debris

Assist on weekly testing of the fire alarms-emergency lighting

Ensure light shades are clean and replace any bulbs

Help with IT issues

About us

Our mission is to provide an excellent, high quality health experience for all our patients. We are a large team, supporting approx 11,300 patients across our catchment area in the Great Barr area.

Our team cross cover and support each other and we have fantastic relationships with the local community services including pharmacies, CCG and our PCN.

Job responsibilities

As a caretaker, you willwork at Scott Arms Medical Centre. Your duties will usually include

Open and close of the premises daily

Be 1st call and attend to alarm out of surgery hours.

General maintenance of premises including small repairs and maintenanceas requested, basic plumbing, maintain toilets when blocked, repair andmaintenance of front sliding doors, small paint jobs

disposing of clinical and other waste

put sharps bins out for collection

moving furniture and equipment as needed

calling in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs

assist with the set-up of rooms

adhere to health and safety at all times

report any issues appropriately

diagnose faults and report

do routine, planned maintenance

install new equipment

maintain the grounds, including sweeping paths

ensure the foyer is swept regularly, rubbish picked up and kept clean

open and lock the building each day

test fire and other alarm systems weekly

storing, protecting and changing alarms and internal door codesregularly

take deliveries and ensure stock control. Be responsible forimplementation and maintenance of stock control, managing stockrequisites. Ensure stock levels are maintained,and rooms are equipped for each day

car park management, keep free of debris

Assist on weekly testing of the fire alarms-emergency lighting

Ensure light shades are clean and replace any bulbs

Help with IT issues

Assist in rotas i.e adding to ITsystem, ensuring room availability

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

• Skills needed
• Caretaker needs to
• be interested in how things work
• stay calm under pressure
• work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary
• work alone or in a team
• problem-solving skills
• practical skills
• be able to listen carefully and follow instructions
• basic DIY skills
• understand maintenance procedures
• willing to do tasks as needed
• physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc
• responsible for their own work
• willing to work alone if necessary
• very health and safety aware
• methodical and reliable
• organisational skills
• Skills needed
• Caretakers need to
• be interested in how things work
• stay calm under pressure
• work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary
• work alone or in a team
• problem-solving skills
• practical skills
• be able to listen carefully and follow instructions
• basic DIY skills
• understand maintenance procedures
• willing to do tasks as needed
• physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc
• responsible for their own work
• willing to work alone if necessary
• very health and safety aware
• methodical and reliable
• organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.