Caretaker - Janitor for School £560 PW Liverpool 8. Job in Merseyside Education & Training Jobs

Blue Arrow; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated school caretaker in Liverpool to maintain school premises and ensure safety. The role involves practical maintenance tasks and offers flexible hours, with potential for a permanent position based on performance. Applicants should have prior experience in school settings and good DIY skills.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment.
• Experience of building maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe, and secure school premises.
• Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety regulations

DIY Skills

Job description

Do you live near or close to Liverpool 8?
Have you been in a caretaker role for more than 12 months? (preferably in a school)
Are you handy to take care of maintenance?
Do you have a DBS?
Fancy earning 13.50- 14.50PH depending on experience ?

We are looking for someone who is actively seeking work and can start in September post school term starting - you will be flexible and good with people, whilst having a cast amount of experience in being able to support schools for any low-level maintenance on site.
As a school caretaker you will be able to demonstrate previous hands-on experience in the education sector, and have worked with schools, colleges, or universities to support their facilities function.
This role will involve you delivering 8 hours per day, 4 early morning then late afternoon
Hours 7.30am - 11.15am and 2.45pm - 6pm
This role is ongoing but could lead to a permanent post depending on your work ethic and efficiency

Role responsibilities
Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes building and grounds.
Carrying out cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, and minor repairs.
Promoting health and safety around the schools
Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
Maintain the general school premises, furniture, and fittings, and reporting any issues to the Head Teacher
Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels
Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder
Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school's hours when necessary
Check at the end of the school day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
Provide safe access to the schools in cold weather conditions
You must have
Previous caretaking experience within a school environment
Previous experience of building maintenance
Previous experience of security including alarm systems
Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
Basic DIY Skills

The successful candidate will be required to pass an enhanced DBS Check. Please upload your CV or call (phone number removed)

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