Job Description
Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Bracknell, BerkshireStart Date: ASAPContract: [Full-time / Part-time – amend as required]
Job Purpose
We are seeking a reliable, proactive and flexible Caretaker to support the day-to-day running, safety and presentation of a busy secondary school site in Bracknell. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school buildings and grounds are secure, well maintained and ready for use throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
The Caretaker will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the buildings and site are secure, including daily security checks and locking/unlocking at designated times
* Opening the site promptly each day and ensuring it is fully prepared for the school day
* Securing the site at the end of the day by locking doors, windows and gates, turning off gas and electrical appliances, and setting alarms correctly
* Acting as a Registered Key Holder and attending emergency call-outs as part of an on-call rota
* Proactively identifying, reporting and resolving building defects and damaged equipment, maintaining a high standard of repair
* Keeping accurate records relating to maintenance and site security
* Working in line with health and safety regulations, addressing hazards and reporting serious concerns immediately
* Undertaking general porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment
* Supervising contractors on site under the direction of the Site Manager
* Operating site systems such as heating, lighting, cooling and security (including CCTV and alarms)
* Receiving deliveries to the school
* Collecting and preparing waste for collection
* Carrying out periodic cleaning of allocated areas within the school buildings and grounds
* Maintaining familiarity with the asbestos register and ensuring contractors refer to it before commencing work
* Assisting with the maintenance of specialist equipment (e.g. sports or theatrical equipment) following appropriate training
* Participating in training and development activities as part of the school’s performance management framework
* Keeping all storage areas clean, tidy and free from hazards
* Covering duties for absent premises staff when required
* Undertaking emergency and additional cleaning as needed (e.g. toilets, medical room, parents’ evenings)
* Ensuring litter bins are emptied daily and that grounds, pathways and surfaces are clean and well maintained
* Carrying out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Headteacher or Site Manager
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will:
* Be dependable, practical and organised
* Have experience of caretaking, site management or building maintenance (desirable)
* Demonstrate a strong awareness of health and safety requirements
* Be able to work independently and as part of a team
* Be flexible and willing to respond to emergencies or changing priorities
Safeguarding
This role involves working in an educational environment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.