School Grounds & Maintenance Keeper

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Framwellgate School Durham is seeking a highly motivated caretaker/grounds person to join our site team. The role is full-time (37 hours per week, all year round) with hours 8.00am–4.00pm, salary between £26,016 and £26,427.

Duties include grounds care, maintenance of playing surfaces, security as a key holder, minor repairs, and porterage. You will work alongside colleagues to support upkeep of the grounds and buildings, contributing to a safe, well-ordered environment for over 1,300 students

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of grounds, including playing fields
• Maintenance and preparation of all-weather playing surfaces, tennis courts and pitch marking
• Daily care of the school environment in terms of removal of graffiti and litter
• Responsibility for the security of the school premises, including acting as a key holder
• Assistance with minor building and furniture repairs and responsibility for associated tools and equipment
• Porterage such as moving furniture, deliveries etc.
• Assistance with general upkeep of the school premises, including painting, joinery, etc.
• PAT testing as and when required on completion of appropriate qualifications
• Undertaking lettings and associated tasks in line with local agreements

Job description

Framwellgate School Durham is seeking a highly motivated caretaker/grounds person to join our site team. The role is full-time (37 hours per week, all year round) with hours 8.00am–4.00pm, salary between £26,016 and £26,427.

Duties include grounds care, maintenance of playing surfaces, security as a key holder, minor repairs, and porterage. You will work alongside colleagues to support upkeep of the grounds and buildings, contributing to a safe, well-ordered environment for over 1,300 students