Facilities Caretaker — Safety, Repairs & Site Support

Callington Community College; Callington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Callington Community College is seeking a practical maintenance caretaker to join our team. The role involves day-to-day caretaking, security, and facilities management to keep buildings and grounds safe, compliant and well-presented for students, staff and visitors.

You will work closely with the Premises Manager and Operations Team to maintain high standards, manage contractor access and support lettings and events as required. A proactive, reliable approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Has practical maintenance and repair experience.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Can work effectively using their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Communicates well with colleagues, contractors, students and parents.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to delivering high standards.
• Shares the Trust's values of Compassion, Aspiration, Integrity and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing and securing school buildings and grounds.
• Carrying out routine inspections and responding to maintenance issues.
• Undertaking general repairs, decorating and basic building maintenance tasks.
• Supporting health and safety compliance and maintaining associated records.
• Managing contractor access and monitoring completed works.
• Supporting cleaning, porterage and site presentation activities.
• Assisting with lettings, school events and occasional minibus-related duties.
• Promoting a positive and professional image of the school and the wider Cornwall Cluster.

Job description

Callington Community College is seeking a practical maintenance caretaker to join our team. The role involves day-to-day caretaking, security, and facilities management to keep buildings and grounds safe, compliant and well-presented for students, staff and visitors.

You will work closely with the Premises Manager and Operations Team to maintain high standards, manage contractor access and support lettings and events as required. A proactive, reliable approach is essential.