School Facilities & Safety Assistant

Academics; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Full-time hours

Job summary

Academics in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Assistant Caretaker to join the premises team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves general maintenance, minor repairs and routine site checks to ensure a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.

You will support opening/closing, assist contractors and visitors, and contribute to health and safety across the site. Prior caretaking or facilities experience is desirable; candidates should be practical, reliable and able to work

Qualifications

• Reliable, practical and proactive.
• Experience in caretaking, facilities or similar role preferred.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• General caretaking, maintenance and minor repairs.
• Regular checks of buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Supporting the opening and securing of the school site.
• Assisting contractors, deliveries and visitors.
• Supporting health and safety across the site.
• Helping with room and site preparation for events and activities.
• Reporting and responding to maintenance and security issues.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Minor repairs

Health & safety

Problem solving

Independent work

Job description

Academics in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Assistant Caretaker to join the premises team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves general maintenance, minor repairs and routine site checks to ensure a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.

You will support opening/closing, assist contractors and visitors, and contribute to health and safety across the site. Prior caretaking or facilities experience is desirable; candidates should be practical, reliable and able to work