School Facilities & Maintenance Custodian

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Callington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

WeST is seeking a practical maintenance professional to act as a daily caretaking and facilities contact for a School site in Cornwall. You will work with the Premises Manager and Operations Team to keep buildings and grounds safe, compliant and well-presented for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance experience, a good grasp of health and safety, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, communicating clearly with colleagues,

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance and repair experience.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective communication with colleagues, contractors, students and parents.
• Reliable and flexible with a commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Open, close and secure buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine inspections and respond to maintenance issues.
• Undertake general repairs, decorating and basic building tasks.
• Support health and safety compliance and maintain records.
• Manage contractor access and monitor works.
• Assist with cleaning, porterage and site presentation.
• Support lettings, events and minibus duties.
• Promote a positive and professional image of the school and the Cornwall Cluster.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Team player

Communication

Reliability

Job description

WeST is seeking a practical maintenance professional to act as a daily caretaking and facilities contact for a School site in Cornwall. You will work with the Premises Manager and Operations Team to keep buildings and grounds safe, compliant and well-presented for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on maintenance experience, a good grasp of health and safety, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, communicating clearly with colleagues,