School Caretaker (Temporary) — Maintenance & Safety

Zest Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education in Birmingham is seeking a caretaking/maintenance operative to support daily site upkeep and safety at a school. The temporary supply role starts ASAP with hours Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 6:15pm, and will suit someone with hands-on facilities experience.

You will work under health and safety requirements (COSHH, Manual Handling), hold an Enhanced DBS, and be flexible and self-motivated. You will act as a keyholder, perform checks, and assist with events and contractor liaison.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a caretaking or maintenance role.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements such as COSHH and Manual Handling.
• An Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to complete one).
• A flexible and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities

• General upkeep, maintenance and safety of the school premises.
• Carrying out statutory testing and checks on a regular basis, such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire safety, meter readings and water checks.
• Act as a keyholder, locking up site, securing windows, doors, gates and alarms.
• Ensuring hazards are dealt with immediately wherever possible.
• Communicating with and escorting contractors on site.
• Assist the Grounds Person with cutting and treating of lawns and onsite playing fields.
• Assisting with preparation for school or lettings events, moving chairs and erecting staging.

Skills

Caretaking/maintenance experience

COSHH knowledge

Manual Handling knowledge

Flexible and self-motivated

Job description

Zest Education in Birmingham is seeking a caretaking/maintenance operative to support daily site upkeep and safety at a school. The temporary supply role starts ASAP with hours Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 6:15pm, and will suit someone with hands-on facilities experience.

You will work under health and safety requirements (COSHH, Manual Handling), hold an Enhanced DBS, and be flexible and self-motivated. You will act as a keyholder, perform checks, and assist with events and contractor liaison.