Caretaker

Simply Jobsworth; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to help keep council-managed buildings and surrounding areas safe, clean and well maintained.

Based across various locations in the City of Wolverhampton, the role is field-based with responsibilities ranging from opening/securing facilities to minor repairs, routine inspections and supporting fire safety arrangements. Salary is £13.69 per hour, with DBS checks as required.

Qualifications

• Practical, dependable and able to work independently.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.
• Able to identify and report faults, hazards and maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure buildings, including operating security systems and checking for breaches.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and general site presentation.
• Report and respond appropriately to damage, vandalism and maintenance issues.
• Carry out minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water and other building services.
• Record gas and electricity meter readings when required.
• Support fire safety arrangements, including checking alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and escape routes.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and reports.
• Supervising and monitoring contractors working on site.
• Moving furniture, equipment, parcels and materials as required.
• Maintaining external areas, including litter picking, weeding, pruning, snow and ice clearance and graffiti removal.
• Supporting room lettings and ensuring areas are prepared and restored to the required standard.
• Following all Council health and safety policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and helping to maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Where required and subject to appropriate training, the role may also involve swimming pool and filtration plant duties.

Skills

Practical

Dependable

Independent work

Organised

Job description

Caretaker

City of Wolverhampton Council
Location: Various suitable locations within the City of Wolverhampton
Workstyle: Field-based
Salary: £13.69 per hour
Grade: Grade 4
Contract: As applicable
DBS: Subject to a satisfactory DBS check

About the Role

City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Caretaker to help ensure council-managed buildings and surrounding areas remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained.

Working as part of the Assets service and reporting to the Area Facilities Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining high standards across the site and supporting staff, visitors and other site users.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Opening and securing buildings, including operating security systems and checking for breaches.
• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and general site presentation.
• Reporting and responding appropriately to damage, vandalism and maintenance issues.
• Carrying out minor repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting and decorating.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, water and other building services.
• Recording gas and electricity meter readings when required.
• Supporting fire safety arrangements, including checking alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and escape routes.
• Maintaining accurate records, logs and reports.
• Supervising and monitoring contractors working on site.
• Moving furniture, equipment, parcels and materials as required.
• Maintaining external areas, including litter picking, weeding, pruning, snow and ice clearance and graffiti removal.
• Supporting room lettings and ensuring areas are prepared and restored to the required standard.
• Following all Council health and safety policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and helping to maintain a safe environment for staff and visitors.

Where required and subject to appropriate training, the role may also involve swimming pool and filtration plant duties.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical, dependable and able to work independently.
• Confident carrying out basic building and maintenance tasks.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.
• Able to identify and report faults, hazards and maintenance issues.
• Comfortable dealing with contractors, staff, visitors and members of the public.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Proactive in identifying potential health and safety issues.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a range of duties appropriate to the role.
• Able to work in accordance with Council policies and procedures.

Previous experience in caretaking, facilities management, building maintenance, cleaning, schools, commercial premises or a similar environment would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join City of Wolverha