School Caretaker

Optima Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a trustworthy and reliable Resident Caretaker to manage security and maintenance tasks. This live-in position offers accommodation and a diverse role, including responsibilities such as ensuring safety, assisting with repairs, and managing the swimming pool. Candidates must have a full drivers license and proven reliability in similar roles. Join a supportive environment with generous holiday and pension benefits.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday per year

Onsite accommodation

Generous contributory pension scheme

Refreshments and lunch provided during term time

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Full drivers license (with no more than 6 points) and use of a vehicle is essential.
• Able to effectively organise own work and operate as a lone worker.
• Polite, courteous and calm under pressure.
• Able to show initiative and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds.
• Checking the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment.
• Reporting acts of vandalism and patrolling the site as required.
• Responsible for the cleaning and safe operation of the swimming pool plant.

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a trustworthy, reliable and hardworking Resident Caretaker who will enjoy working in a friendly school environment. This live-in role will be responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds.


• Specifically closing and lockdown of school premises, including gates, doors, windows, fire exits etc


• Checking the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment


• Reporting acts of vandalism and patrolling the site as requires


• Assisting with minor repairs as required


• Acting as a keyholder in cases of alarm activation out of normal school hours


• Responsible for the cleaning and safe and efficient working of the swimming pool plant


• Assist the Head groundsman for approximately 40% of the working day with grass cutting and leaf pick up in the Autumn


• Work closely with the drivers to act as relief driver as and when necessary


• Regularly inspect the site and its operation to ensure Health & Safety practices are adhered to


• Assist the Maintenance Supervisor with moving such items of furniture/equipment as required

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage


• Full drivers license (with no more than 6 points) and use of a vehicle is essential


• Able to effectively organise own work and operate as loan worker.


• Both orally and in written form and to understand and interpret written instructions


• A proven record of a high level of attendance at work.


• Polite, courteous and calm under pressure


• Able to show initiative and work proactively to ensure the smooth running of the site


• An organised approach and excellent time management skills

Hours of work

40 Hours per week, year-round.

During term time the hours will be 7.00am-10.30am and then 2.00pm - 6.30pm plus locking up each weekday evening at 9.30pm.

During the school holidays the hours will be 8.00am to 4.00pm, 5 days per week, plus locking up shortly after 4pm. There may be occasions when some aspects need to be locked a little later due to contractors being onsite for scheduled works.

Additional Information

• Car driver is essential as no public transport links


• 25 days paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure period.


• Onsite accommodation provided 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.


• Generous contributory pension scheme


• Refreshments and lunch provided during term time


• Cycle to work scheme for staff members


• Parking for staff members is provided onsite