Overview
Job Title: School Caretaker
Employer: Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Location: Belmont Academy, 8 Nursery Road, Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland, KA7 3SN
Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour
Hours: 40 per week
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Note: Applications and status information may be shown in the original job posting.
Main Duties
* Undertake successfully all training required to deliver the caretaking role.
* Adhere to all Mitie Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
* Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and is a safe working order.
* Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used by Mitie.
* Be responsible for proper maintenance, cleaning, security and safety within the school premises and grounds.
* Undertake the cleaning of slippery floors, spillages, bodily fluids, and other emergency cleaning.
* Monitor all helpdesk jobs issued and address/close within assigned timelines and SLAs.
* Act as key holder and unlock/lock buildings to provide access to relevant parties as required.
* Carry out all planned and ad hoc porterage in line with SLAs and school requests.
* Keep internal and grounds areas free from litter.
* Act as first attendee to all helpdesk jobs and resolve or feedback requirements.
* Empty external / internal bin.
* Set-up rooms for Examinations / school functions and restore layout afterwards.
* Carry out all PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) tasks as required and in line with statutory compliance, including weekly fire alarm and sprinkler tests and monthly emergency light tests.
* Cover out of hours usage of the building on a rota system.
* Ensure access is provided for contractors and contractors are escorted if relevant DBS clearance is not available.
* Ensure all Safeguarding Policies are adhered to and raise any concerns in line with Mitie policy.
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Undertake any other related duties within the job holder's capability, as needed by the business.
What We Are Looking For
* Caretaking experience is preferred; training can be provided.
* Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
* Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
* Capable of working to own initiative where appropriate.
* Be open and honest.
* Be self-driven and determined.
* Strive for continuous improvements in service delivery.
Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are working in regulated activity please note the following:
* It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require unsupervised work with that group (vulnerable adults, children or both).
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie may ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are spent unless protected under DBS rules) to assess suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP, Salary Finance options, a flexible benefits platform (Choices), MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and more. We provide life cover and other savings schemes. We also recognise staff with Mitie Stars and offer career development opportunities.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during recruitment due to disability or long-term conditions, please let us know by emailing us.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been delivering facilities management globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company.
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