School Caretaker

**Job Title**: Building Caretaker

**Pay Scale**: £14/h PAYE or £16.50/Umbrella Rate

**Hours**: 35, but there is flexibility

**Contract**: Casual

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Responsible to**: Building Manager

**Locations**: London, West London, Surrey, Ashford TW15

**Purpose**:
Our clients seek a self-motivated, hardworking and organised caretaker to maintain their building grounds and support with carrying out the necessary activities to ensure the safety of the buildings and their occupiers.
- Supervision of the cleaning department
- Grounds maintenance (where appropriate: sweeping, litter picking, weeding, leaf blowing and jet washing)
- Carry out repairs as needed (minor plumbing repairs or isolation of the water, minor furniture repairs, minor floor repairs, minor wall repairs, painting and decorating, installation of shelves, assembly of furniture)
- Carry out the statutory checks and testing of building equipment in line with the health and safety requirements (operate and test the fire alarms, legionella flushing, water temperature testing, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, evacuation routes, etc.) and keep relevant records
- To operate effectively the fire alarm system
- Support the line manager with health and safety
- Cover late evenings or lettings (when required)
- Open and lock up the buildings and be confident in operating intruder alarms
- Undertake responsibility for the security and safety of the buildings
- Responding to emergency out of hours, including keyholding
- Is interested in progress in their carrier
- Liaise with contractors for works to be carried out
- Support your line manager with their request
- Ensure that deliveries are moved to the correct department
- Monitor the buildings and grounds for any defects
- Setup rooms for events or meetings
- Carry out emergency cleaning

**Person Specification**:

- Has a clear Enhanced DBS check (essential)
- Is physically fit to carry out the duties from the job description
- Has the will to further develop in their career, including undertaking new DIY and health and safety courses (desirable)
- Is punctual, reliable and operates well when significant workloads are required (essential)
- Has the ability to identify hazards and provide effective solutions (in agreement with the client)
- Is flexible and open to support others (essential)
- Has good communication skills (essential)
- Can work effectively by itself or as part of the team (essential)
- Has experience in the use of a ladder and working on a ladder as needed (essential)
- Can supervise cleaners and contractors (essential)
- Keep the information confidential (essential)
- Has the ability to undertake the activities required in the job description (essential)
- Holds a valid driving license (desirable)
- Have excellent time management skills (essential)

**How to apply**:
**Salary**: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Flexitime
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Commercial cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Feltham (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Feltham: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person