School Caretaker & Maintenance (Part-Time)

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council seeks a reliable caretaker/cleaner for Seaham Harbour Nursery School. The role is permanent and part-time (27 hours per week) with split shifts from early morning to late afternoon. Responsibilities include security, cleaning, basic maintenance, and supervising on-site contractors.

The position requires good spoken English and a commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required if successful, along with ongoing disability confidence

Qualifications

• Experience as caretaker or cleaner preferred.
• Ability to converse in English.
• Willingness to undertake minor repairs and grounds maintenance.

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 craftsperson).
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
• Oversee on site maintenance contractors and ensure work meets standards.
• Monitor consumables and stock and order as needed.
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment.
• Follow health and safety and COSHH regulations and report hazards.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Health & Safety awareness

Time management

Customer communication

Job description

Durham County Council seeks a reliable caretaker/cleaner for Seaham Harbour Nursery School. The role is permanent and part-time (27 hours per week) with split shifts from early morning to late afternoon. Responsibilities include security, cleaning, basic maintenance, and supervising on-site contractors.

The position requires good spoken English and a commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required if successful, along with ongoing disability confidence