School Caretaker: Flexible, Multi-Skilled Maintenance

Pinnacle Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Pinnacle Group is seeking a School Caretaker to maintain safe, clean, and well-presented school environments in Exeter. You will ensure security, perform routine and preventative maintenance, and support service providers on site.

The role covers general handyperson work, minor repairs, and assisting with daily operational tasks, with a 6am–6pm, Monday–Friday shift pattern. A practical, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Range of general handyperson skills including DIY, minor plumbing, carpentry and basic electrical maintenance.
• Good customer service skills and a practical, reliable approach.
• Amenable and approachable personality with ability to liaise with external providers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security integrity of school buildings and grounds with locking/unlocking and patrols.
• Carry out day-to-day duties, litter picking, bin emptying and sweeping.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance per school schedules and skills.
• Provide access, escort, and liaise with service providers; carry out minor repairs/decoration.
• Investigate reactive requests and arrange temporary or permanent repairs; notify management.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate rectification per procedures; assist with porterage and moves.
• Weekly drains, gullies checks and plant room checks; perform monthly maintenance tasks.

Skills

General handyperson skills

DIY skills

Minor plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical maintenance

Customer service

Team working

Job description

Pinnacle Group is seeking a School Caretaker to maintain safe, clean, and well-presented school environments in Exeter. You will ensure security, perform routine and preventative maintenance, and support service providers on site.

The role covers general handyperson work, minor repairs, and assisting with daily operational tasks, with a 6am–6pm, Monday–Friday shift pattern. A practical, customer-focused approach is essential.