Caretaker

BAM FM is recruiting a Caretaker at West Dunbartonshire Schools, Clydebank to cover multiple sites including Clydebank High School, St Peter the Apostle High School and two others. You must live within a 30-minute radius of these locations. **Access to transport and clean current driving licence is required.**

**Available Shift Pattern**:

- 35 hours a week, Monday-Saturday
- Mon - Thurs 1600 - 2300, Fri 1600 -2100, and Sat 0830 - 1230.
- Pay: £13.26 per Hour.
- 39 weeks term time only.

Under the instruction/guidance of the head janitor, you will provide access to the site and ensure security of the school sites & premises

**Your mission**
- Manage access across the sites for areas and equipment.
- Maintain letting records.
- Security of the site.
- Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
- Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
- Key holding on multi-site basis.
- Adherence to lone working protocols.
- Setting/un-setting of security systems.
- Participate in on call rota and provide emergency access to school site.
- Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
- Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out and assist authority in carrying out fire drills.
- Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
- Liaise with contractors.
- Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
- Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing lamps, unblocking drains, replacing finishing’s, ironmongery.
- Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the site.
- Organise and carry out minor decoration & improvement works.
- To monitor the BMS system and report any issues.
- Participate in a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs requires to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
- To carry out checks of heating plant and lighting systems.
- Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements.
- Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
- Assisting in administration of log books.
- Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
- Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal & litter picking of entire site (external).
- Undertake on-call duties when required.
- Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
- Monitor performance of contractors and carry out inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
- Liaise with contractors & undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts.
- To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity.
- Assist Site Technician when required.
- Manage lets when required.

**Who are we looking for?**

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

- Janitorial/Caretaker or trade experience in a similar environment.
- Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
- Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
- Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
- Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
- Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
- Show the ability to assist other team members in the discharge of their duties.

**What’s in it for you?**

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation.

In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

**Your work environment**

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

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