School Caretaker

6 days ago


Reading, United Kingdom Eight Full time

**School Caretaker - Reading**

**Contract**:Permanent and 37 hours a week

**Start Date**:ASAP

**ENHANCED DBS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE**

**Purpose**
- To be responsible for the security and maintenance of the whole school site and to ensure the school complies with current legislation relating to site safety and management
- To promote and participate in achieving the most efficient and economic use of the school premises, facilities, plant, equipment and materials

**Job Summary**

The position is a key role in the running of the school and requires the person to be flexible and hands on at all times. The shift pattern is in place to ensure that all requirements from the school can be undertaken.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

The position of the caretaker requires you to:

- Be available on request throughout your duties to respond to calls via mobile phone and radio
- Undertake the collection and distribution of mail
- Aid and assist in the movement of furniture and furnishings
- Setting up equipment for functions both for school activities and letting requests **Lock and unlock buildings**:

- Setting and resetting alarms
- Undertake fire alarm tests
- Undertake emergency light tests
- Undertake flush testing
- Be the first line of contact with the night security firm
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls
- Maintain and clean the swimming pool
- Clean and maintain the school mini buses
- Provide assistance in the driving of mini buses if required
- Undertake cleaning duties including Oakview
- Undertake the cleaning of body fluids
- Reacting and responding to adverse weather conditions situations
- Escorting contractors
- Car parking
- Daily laundry collection and delivery
- Be proactive and willing to help at all times

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,893.00-£25,979.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)
- Caretaker: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Enhanced DBS (required)
- NEBOSH (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: School Caretaker - Reading prim


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