Caretaker - Gwersyllt, Ysgol Heulfan

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a part-time Caretaker to join our school premises team. This role offers 22.5 hours per week, working 7:00am to 11:30am, with responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, lighting, heating and decoration of the school.

The successful candidate will also oversee health and safety, security procedures, and act as a keyholder. A driving role for the school minibus is included for servicing and authorised journeys. An Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of premises maintenance.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads.
• Reliable and trustworthy with safeguarding commitment.
• Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school premises (internal and external) to a high standard.
• Carry out cleaning, lighting, heating and decoration tasks.
• Implement routine and non-routine health and safety procedures.
• Carry out security procedures and act as a keyholder.
• Drive the school minibus for servicing, appointments and journeys.

Skills

Premises maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Reliability

Minibus driving

Tools

Minibus driving

Job description

Governors are seeking to appoint a hardworking and conscientious part-time Caretaker, working 22.5 hours per week, 7am -11:30am.

Under the direction of the Headteacher, the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the school premises (internal and external). You will be required to provide a high-quality maintenance service including cleaning, lighting and heating and decoration. You will also be required to carry out routine and non-routine Health and Safety, and security procedures for the school buildings and grounds, including, as a keyholder, the opening and securing of school premises. You will be required to drive the school minibus for servicing, maintenance appointments and authorised school-related journeys.

This role would suit someone who has experience of premises maintenance, and an awareness of Health and Safety legislation. You should have good organisational and time management skills, be able to work independently and prioritise workloads, and be an effective communicator. You should also be reliable and trustworthy, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and staff.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.

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