Caretaker - Building Services & Maintenance

Nations Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a school in Raglan, Monmouthshire. The role involves providing cleaning and caretaking services, ensuring security of the premises, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Candidates should have teamwork experience and basic clerical skills. A pay rate of £12.85 per hour for 37 hours a week is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience with cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cleaning/caretaking service at the school.
• Ensure the establishment is opened and closed at designated times.
• Carry out daily cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic clerical/administrative skills

Building security duties

Cleaning duties

Job description

Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance

Job location: Raglan Depot, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP152ER, Monmouthshire County Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £12.85 per hour

Duties will include providing a professional cleaning/caretaking service at the School, ensuring that the establishment is opened and closed at designated times, in the approved conditions for occupancy, and carrying out daily cleaning duties.

Experience

The Caretaker should have experience of:

• Working in a team
• Basic clerical/administrative experience
• Experience of building security duties, including alarm setting
• Cleaning duties

In addition, the Caretaker might have experience of:

• Working within an educational environment
• Previous caretaking and/or cleaning experience
• Previous experience of working with heating systems

Knowledge and understanding

The Caretaker should have knowledge and understanding of:

• The varied roles of all staff in the educational process
• The basic principles of alarming and securing premises
• The basic principles of site management
• The importance of Health & Safety
• Techniques for the repair of damaged or defective equipment or resources
• Will be willing to abide by and actively promote the principles of Equal Opportunities as set out in Authority’s policy

In addition, the Caretaker might also have knowledge and understanding of:

• The contribution of both professionals and non-professionals to lifelong learning
• Specific premises issues: security, Health & Safety, heating systems, COSHH regulations

Skills

Welsh language skills are desirable.

The Caretaker will be able to:

• Use practical skills to improve the site and buildings
• Deal with emergencies and problems in a positive and systematic manner
• Work alone when required, demonstrating good self-motivation