Temporary School Caretaker — Safe, Clean & Maintained

Aspire People Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is seeking a School Caretaker in Birmingham on a temporary basis, 7:00am to 4:30pm. The role requires pride in the school environment and the ability to keep the site safe, clean, tidy and attractive for children, staff and families.

You will coordinate the caretaking team, handle security, respond to maintenance and safety issues, perform basic DIY tasks, liaise with contract cleaners, and meet right-to-work and DBS requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have good common sense and practical skills.
• Ability to use own initiative is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day work of the caretaking team.
• Security - general building security, opening up and key holder.
• Reactive maintenance - respond to site security and health and safety issues.
• Planned maintenance - simple system checks including water hygiene and fire.
• Undertake DIY repairs - maintenance, decorating, carpentry, plumbing and glazing.
• Health & Safety - comply with policies and report unsafe activities.
• Grounds maintenance - litter and snow clearance.
• Cleaning - emergency cleaning, window cleaning, bin emptying.
• Liaise with contract cleaners to keep the school spotlessly clean.
• Porterage - receiving and delivering.

Skills

Common sense

Practical skills

Initiative

Job description

Aspire People Limited is seeking a School Caretaker in Birmingham on a temporary basis, 7:00am to 4:30pm. The role requires pride in the school environment and the ability to keep the site safe, clean, tidy and attractive for children, staff and families.

You will coordinate the caretaking team, handle security, respond to maintenance and safety issues, perform basic DIY tasks, liaise with contract cleaners, and meet right-to-work and DBS requirements.