School Caretaker & Maintenance (Part-Time)

Durham County Council; Seaham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Seaham Harbour Nursery School is seeking a caretaker/cleaner on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves early morning and afternoon/evening split shifts (6.00am–8.00am and 2.30pm–6.00pm, Mon–Thu; 6.00am–8.00am and 2.30pm–5.30pm on Fri).

You will be responsible for site security, daily cleaning, and minor repairs. Experience with health and safety duties and the ability to communicate clearly in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Hard working, enthusiastic, reliable and honest
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required
• Disability confident employer, willing to adjust for disabled applicants as needed

Responsibilities

• Ensure that building and site are secure
• Daily cleaning of the whole school
• Act as the designated keyholder for the school premises
• Operate and regularly check heating, cooling, lighting and security systems including alarms
• Undertake minor repairs and maintenance of buildings and site (not requiring a qualified tradesperson)
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
• Oversee on-site maintenance contractors and check work to required standards
• Monitor consumables and stock and order through office staff
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment
• Perform Health & Safety checks of building, grounds, fixtures, fittings and equipment
• Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting, litter picking, bin emptying, weeding

Job description

Seaham Harbour Nursery School is seeking a caretaker/cleaner on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves early morning and afternoon/evening split shifts (6.00am–8.00am and 2.30pm–6.00pm, Mon–Thu; 6.00am–8.00am and 2.30pm–5.30pm on Fri).

You will be responsible for site security, daily cleaning, and minor repairs. Experience with health and safety duties and the ability to communicate clearly in English are essential.