Caretaker

3 weeks ago


Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom King's House School Full time

**About us**

King’s House School was founded in 1946 and has since grown to a prep school of over 400 children. The Nursery opened in 2009, and in September 2024 the girls will join Reception for the first time.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Estates team as a Weekend Caretaker. The Weekend Caretaker will provide efficient and effective caretaking support working between both the King’s House School site in Richmond and the School’s Sports Ground based in Chiswick. This will include general maintenance, setting up for events and ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.

**Responsibilities**

To include but not limited to:

- Maintain the security of the School
- Unlock grounds and unset alarm
- Help set-up the site and pitches for events
- Daily visual checks of property inspecting all appropriate areas
- Check all services areas are in working order e.g. heating, lighting, water
- Control stock of consumable items i.e.: cleaning and maintenance stock
- First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings - carry out repairs and maintenance of reported jobs eg clean up spillages, maintenance on door handles
- Plumbing - clearing blockages, drains
- Painting and decorating as required
- Ensure that planned preventative maintenance is completed as and when needed
- Ensure outside areas are kept neat and tidy
- Ensure safe access to the School particularly in adverse weather conditions (clearing snow, gritting)
- Assist with deliveries
- Liaise with contractors on site and oversee as required
- Organise and ensure rubbish prepared for collection
- Dispose of waste materials in a safe, hygienic manner
- Undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture
- Notify the Premises Manager immediately of problems that require action
- Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Premises Manager
- Able to liaise with parents, staff and students in a professional and courteous manner at all times
- Able to observe safe working practices at all timeswhilst carrying out the required duties
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to own vehicle
- Previous caretaking/maintenance experience
- Painting/decorating skills
- Good communication skills, able to read and write in English
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Confident working alone
- Willingness and a flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Basic knowledge of IT

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 per week

**Salary**: £13.53 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Weekends only

**Experience**:

- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- Commercial cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
- janitorial: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/08/2023


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