School Caretaker

Pinnacle Group Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Caretaker, ensuring the safety and functionality of school facilities in Exeter. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, from routine maintenance and security checks to minor repairs and emergency response. If you take pride in creating safe and welcoming environments, and possess strong problem-solving and customer service skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization values the contributions of all employees and offers a supportive culture for personal and professional growth. Don't miss the chance to make a difference in your community while advancing your career.

Benefits

Maternity/Paternity Packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Additional Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in general maintenance and handyperson tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of school buildings and grounds through patrols and monitoring.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

General DIY Skills

Minor Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Caretaker to ensure our buildings and facilities are well-maintained, secure, fully functional and Health & Safety compliant.

You will be joining our Facilities Management team based at schools in Exeter. Your responsibilities will include performing routine maintenance, managing repairs, ensuring security protocols are followed and keeping the premises clean and orderly. You will need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and have excellent problem-solving skills. If you take pride in maintaining high standards and creating safe, welcoming environments, we would love to hear from you.

The working hours are 8 hour between 06.00- 18.00. This is a temporary to permanent position.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring.
• Conduct defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills.
• Where appropriate provide access, escort and liaise with service providers to undertake remedial work or Planned Prevented Maintenance.
• Conduct minor repairs and decoration works.
• Respond to emergency situations such as floods, bodily fluids and effecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales.
• Checks of BMS, boilers, hot water functioning, pest inspections, drains, gullies for blockages and plant rooms.
• Conduct day-to-day duties according to daily schedule, i.e., litter picking, bin emptying, sweeping, refreshing toilets.

Key Requirements:

• Range of general handyperson skills such as general DIY skills, minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical.
• Good customer service skills.
• Amenable and approachable personality.
• Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers.
• Ability to work in a team.

Our offer:

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers:

• Maternity/paternity packages.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Additional Annual Leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Childcare Assistance.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Sick Pay Schemes.
• Personal Development Plans.
• Company Car/Car Allowance.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.