Job Title: School Caretaker
Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Kajima Darlington Schools, Education Village, Salters Lane South, Darlington, County Durham, England, DL1 2AN
Job Information
Deliver excellent service standards for a Mitie customer. Ensure the contract service delivery is of a high standard, meeting all SLA agreements.
Main Duties
1. Undertake all training required to deliver the caretaking role.
2. Adhere to all Mitie Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
3. Ensure all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and is in safe working order.
4. Have a full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and approved chemicals used by Mitie.
5. Be responsible for proper maintenance, cleaning, security and safety within the school premises and grounds.
6. Undertake cleaning of slippery floors, spillages, bodily fluids, and other emergency cleaning tasks.
7. Monitor helpdesk jobs issued and address/close within assigned timelines and SLAs.
8. Act as key holder and unlock/lock buildings to provide access as required.
9. Carry out all planned and ad hoc porterage in line with SLAs and school requests.
10. Keep internal and grounds areas free from litter.
11. Act as first attendee to helpdesk jobs and resolve or provide feedback.
12. Empty internal and external bins.
13. Set up rooms for examinations and school functions, then return to usual layout.
14. Perform all PPM tasks as required, including weekly fire alarm and sprinkler tests, and monthly emergency light tests.
15. Cover out-of-hours building usage on a rota system.
16. Ensure access for contractors and escort them if relevant DBS clearance is not available.
17. Adhere to all Safeguarding Policies and report concerns as per Mitie policy.
18. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
19. Undertake any other duties within capability, as needed.
What We Are Looking For
* Caretaking experience preferred; training can be provided.
* Reliable, hardworking, with a professional attitude.
* Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
* Capable of working independently where appropriate.
* Honest and open.
* Self-driven and determined.
* Committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
This role involves regulated activity. Applicants must not be barred from working with vulnerable groups, and all convictions must be declared as part of the suitability assessment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits scheme, including flexible benefits, a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, share plans, and employee recognition programs.
We are dedicated to inclusive recruitment and accessible processes. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during the application process.
Since 1987, Mitie has been a leader in facilities management, employing 72,000 staff worldwide, serving diverse clients including banking, government, hospitals, and schools.
Join our Mitie Team. Together, our diversity makes us stronger.
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