School Caretaker

Academics; Caddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a permanent role at a secondary school in Luton. You will maintain buildings, grounds and facilities to keep them safe, secure and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include general maintenance and minor repairs, site checks, opening and securing the buildings, monitoring heating, lighting, alarms, and assisting with deliveries and contractors. Salary £21,000-£26,000 per annum depending on hours and experience.

Qualifications

• Practical, reliable and hardworking and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and communicate with staff, pupils and contractors.
• Willingness to support health and safety procedures and site security.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are clean, safe and well presented.
• Conduct regular premises checks and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Open and secure school buildings as required.
• Monitor heating, lighting, alarms and other site systems.
• Assist with deliveries, contractors and visitors.
• Support basic grounds maintenance and outdoor upkeep.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
• Support the school's health and safety procedures.
• Carry out other reasonable duties to support the school.

Skills

Practical

Reliable

Independent

Organised

Communicates well

Flexible

Hardworking

Job description

School Caretaker - Luton

Permanent Position | £21,000-£26,000 per annum, depending on hours and experience

A well-established secondary school in Luton is looking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and practical School Caretaker to join its dedicated premises team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school's buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Role

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Ensuring buildings and grounds are kept clean, safe and well presented.
• Conducting regular premises checks and reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
• Opening and securing the school buildings as required.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, alarms and other site systems.
• Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors.
• Supporting basic grounds maintenance and outdoor upkeep.
• Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
• Supporting the school's health and safety procedures.
• Carrying out other reasonable duties to support the smooth running of the school.

About You

• Practical, reliable and hardworking.
• Confident undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative.
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Approachable and able to communicate well with staff, pupils and contractors.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of a busy school.

Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities or school premises role would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with relevant practical experience are also welcomed.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical and dependable individual to join a supportive school environment in a varied and hands-on role.

You will have an important part to play in maintaining a safe, secure and positive environment for both pupils and staff.

Location: Luton

Position: School Caretaker

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £21,000-£26,000 per annum, depending on hours and experience

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy