Primary School Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to support local primary schools with maintenance and security. This role involves flexible working hours, including split-shifts, and requires a reliable individual with a strong background in maintenance or trades. The caretaker will be responsible for ensuring the safety and upkeep of school facilities, conducting daily checks, and performing minor repairs. If you're motivated and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, trades, or construction work is essential.
• Practical knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep and security of school premises.
• Conduct daily checks of heating, boiler, and alarm systems.
• Carry out maintenance and minor repairs throughout the school.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Maintenance Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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New Directions Education are recruiting for a hardworking and motivated individual to work as a School Caretaker, supporting local primary schools with long and short-term positions.

Due the nature of the roles being temporary, all applicants must be flexible, reliable and willing to work in different schools in the area. Primary school caretakers will work split-shifts (e.g. 7am – 11am and 3pm – 6pm), therefore access to transport is highly desirable. School caretakers are also often required to work during school holidays.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall upkeep, maintenance and security of the grounds and premises. Previous experience in maintenance, trades work, health and safety or construction work is essential

Duties will include:

• Opening the school in the morning and locking up at the end of the day
• Ensuring the doors, gates and windows are locked when the building is not in use
• Carrying out daily checks of heating, boiler, and alarm systems
• Carrying out day to day maintenance and minor repairs throughout the school
• Organising external contracts for major work
• Cleaning duties such as emptying bins and litter picking
• Dealing with lettings, arranging chairs and tables for meetings, and clearing away afterwards

Essential experience for the role:

• An awareness of health, safety, security, and hygiene
• An excellent practical knowledge
• Previous experience in a maintenance, trades, or repairs position with transferable skills

Desirable experience for the role:

• Previous experience as a school caretaker

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.