Caretaker role

Posted 22 June by Randstad Education

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Job Advertisement: School Caretaker

Position: School Caretaker
Location: Henbury, Bristol
Hourly Rate: £12 - £13 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join our team in Henbury, Bristol. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Unlocking the School: Ensure the school is unlocked and ready for use at the start of the day.
  • Basic Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks to keep the school in good condition.
  • Movement of Bins: Manage the movement of bins and ensure waste is properly disposed of.
  • Key-holding Duties: Responsible for the security of the school premises, including locking up after events.
  • Minor Repairs: Carry out minor repair work such as fixing fixtures and fittings.
  • Practical Skills: Use practical skills for tasks like changing light bulbs and minor plumbing repairs.
  • Painting: Maintain the appearance of the school by painting doors, walls, and other surfaces as needed.
  • Outdoor Maintenance: Ensure outdoor spaces are clean, tidy, and safe.
  • Fixture and Fittings Maintenance: Ensure all fixtures and fittings are in good working order.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Previous experience as a caretaker, preferably in a school setting.
  • Skills: Basic handyman skills, including minor repairs, maintenance, and painting.
  • Reliability: Punctual, reliable, and able to work independently.
  • Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects.
  • Attention to Detail: Ensure the school environment is maintained to a high standard.
  • Security Awareness: Understand and perform key-holding and security duties effectively.
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate of £12 - £13 per hour.
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on the school community.
  • Access to school resources and facilities.
How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and skilled caretaker looking to contribute to the smooth operation of our school, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

Application questions

Do you have a DBS on the update service?
Do you have experience working as a caretaker?
Are you able to work Full-Time?
Can you work flexible hours?

Reference: 52933145

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