School Caretaker: Facilities, Security & Grounds

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The school is seeking a reliable caretaker to support day-to-day facilities, maintenance, security, and cleanliness across the campus in Richmond upon Thames. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the role involves hands-on duties to keep indoor and outdoor environments safe and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

Key tasks include security checks, routine repairs, setting up spaces for daily use and events, safety inspections, and porterage duties across the grounds.

Qualifications

• Solid practical caretaking, maintenance, or handyperson background.
• Basic health and safety certifications (e.g., COSHH, Manual Handling, or Working at Height) are advantageous.
• Experience in caretaking, facilities management, or site support role within a school, community center, or commercial setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Site Opening & Security: Perform daily unlocking and locking procedures, secure access gates, set building alarm systems, and conduct routine security patrols across the campus premises.
• Routine Repairs & Caretaking: Carry out first-line handyperson duties and reactive repairs, including minor joinery, basic plumbing unblocks, painting and decorating, furniture assembly, and lock maintenance.
• Facilities & Lettings Support: Set up classrooms, assembly halls, and sports facilities for daily routine, internal exams, school productions, and community evening/weekend lettings.
• Health & Safety Inspections: Assist in conducting routine safety checks—including weekly fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, legionella flushing, and keeping clear safety logs.
• Grounds & Porterage: Receive and distribute deliveries across departments, manage daily waste and recycling collection, clear litter, and perform winter gritting and de-icing along key pedestrian pathways.

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Strong communication

Physical fitness

Health & safety awareness

Education

COSHH / Manual Handling / Working at Height qualifications

Tools

Basic handyperson tools

Lock maintenance tools

Job description

The school is seeking a reliable caretaker to support day-to-day facilities, maintenance, security, and cleanliness across the campus in Richmond upon Thames. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the role involves hands-on duties to keep indoor and outdoor environments safe and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

Key tasks include security checks, routine repairs, setting up spaces for daily use and events, safety inspections, and porterage duties across the grounds.