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North Yorkshire Council; Crosshills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a dedicated cleaner and caretaker to support a safe, hygienic school environment. The role combines cleaning, site maintenance and basic security duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will work with pupils, staff and visitors, performing tasks such as vacuuming, class cleaning, opening/closing buildings, responding to alarms, and assisting with minor repairs as required.

Responsibilities

• Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors
• Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas
• Safe use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Maintaining cleaning records where required
• Opening and securing school buildings
• Responding appropriately to alarms and site issues
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks
• Supporting furniture moves and general portering duties
• Liaising with school staff, contractors and building users to ensure effective service delivery

Job description

The successful candidate will provide high-quality cleaning and caretaking services to help maintain a safe, secure and hygienic environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Duties will include a mixture of cleaning, site maintenance and security responsibilities. Information drawn from the cleaner and caretaker role profiles.

Cleaning Duties Include

Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors

Cleaning classrooms, offices and communal areas

Safe use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals

Maintaining cleaning records where required

Caretaking Duties

Opening and securing school buildings

Responding appropriately to alarms and site issues

Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks

Supporting furniture moves and general portering duties

Liaising with school staff, contractors and building users to ensure effective service delivery