Overview
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Job Title: School Caretaker
Rate of Pay: £12.81 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift: Monday to Friday (10.00 am to 18.30 pm)
Location: Woodlands School, Minstead Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, Hampshire, England, SO185FW
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
* 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 in 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 return to usual layout following the function.
* Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks as required and in line with statutory compliance, including weekly fire alarm and sprinkler tests and monthly emergency light checks.
* 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 the Mitie policy.
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Undertake any other related duties within the job holder's capability, as required by the business.
What We Are Looking For
* Caretaking experience is preferred; however 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 on their 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 that you are subject to the following:
* It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both).
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, Salary Finance scheme, Choices benefits platform, MiDeals discounts, cycle-to-work, life cover, share plans, and recognition through Mitie Stars.
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. We offer a diverse range of training and development opportunities. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, with clients ranging from household names in banking and government sites to hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.
Documents
* Mitie Safeguarding Policy.pdf (404.58 KB)
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