Job Description
As the College Caretaker, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the college buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings and the on-site and off-site Boarding accommodation. You will also provide assistance with other independent residences used by students. You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College.
This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible (those on maximum one month’s notice will be considered). The working hours are 8.00am-4.00pm Mon - Fri and due to the nature of the role, you are required onsite at all times.
Specific Responsibilities
* Daily building and grounds checks
* Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and improvement works, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, heating changes, groundwork etc.
* Making sure the premises and grounds are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away on a daily basis, and any graffiti is cleaned up
* Regular touch-up painting of interior and exterior areas to make good 'wear and tear’
* Calling in specialist help when needed, which will usually involve external contractors
* Escorting contractors as required to carry out works
* You should have a full understanding of the buildings at all times and may be required to unlock buildings in the absence of Security
* You may be called outside of office hours in the event of emergency (burst pipe, break in etc.) to attend and assist as required
* To carry out the weekly fire alarm tests and general H&S checks of fire exits, fire extinguishers and escape routes in each building and ensure all paperwork is completed
* Caretakers work alongside the Site Manager and Deputy Site Manager to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to across the site
* Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building
* Setting up and clearing exams, assemblies and College events
* Storing equipment and supplies safely
* Maintaining a variety of records, including health and safety, fire safety and monitoring meter readings and fuel usage
* Delivering parcels and packages
Skills & Qualifications
* Basic computer literacy
* Ability to interpret technical information
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience of carrying out minor building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson
* Experience of keeping records in a work setting
* An understanding of H&S legislation, including good practice in relation to caretaking, hygiene and general safety
* Good verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
* Some understanding of building construction and design would be advantageous