School Caretaker. Job in Berkshire Education & Training Jobs

Equitas Group; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Reading is seeking a proactive School Caretaker to maintain a safe and secure environment. The role involves performing maintenance tasks, managing security, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a caretaking or similar position, with strong practical skills and reliability. This position is vital for the day-to-day operation of the school and offers a rewarding community-focused work environment.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Varied role with a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a caretaker or a similar role preferred.
• Strong practical skills and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure the premises are clean, safe, and secure.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and water systems.
• Support with room setups for events.
• Act as contact for contractors and oversee their work.

Skills

Practical skills in basic repairs

Good understanding of health & safety regulations

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

About the Role

Equitas are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Reading. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well maintained, providing a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.

School Caretaker Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, basic repairs, and minor DIY tasks across the school site.

• Ensure the premises, grounds, and facilities are clean, safe, and secure at all times.

• Open and close the school buildings (including alarms, gates, and locking systems).

• Monitor and maintain heating, lighting, and water systems to ensure they operate effectively.

• Support with setting up rooms, furniture, and equipment for school events, meetings, or exams.

• Ensure health & safety standards are met in line with school and statutory requirements.

• Act as the first point of contact for contractors and oversee their work on site when required.

• Maintain records relating to maintenance, security, health & safety checks, and compliance.

• Undertake regular inspections of the premises and grounds to identify and resolve issues.

• Respond promptly to emergencies, including fire alarms, security incidents, or urgent repairs.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Previous experience in a caretaker, School caretaker, site manager, or facilities role (ideally within a school or similar environment).

• Practical skills in basic repairs, DIY, plumbing, and general maintenance.

• Good understanding of health & safety regulations.

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

• Strong organisational skills and reliability.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school or educational setting desirable but not essentail

What We Offer

• A friendly and supportive school community.

• A varied and rewarding role where you will make a real difference in the day-to-day running of the school.