School Caretaker

School Caretaker - Basingstoke Academics have an urgent need for a School Caretaker to carry out a full-time contract in a large SEN Secondary school in Basingstoke. This is to start on Monday 14th April for a minimum of 4 weeks. Working hours are from 7am – 3pm, paying between £90-£100 per day. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and secure school environment, encompassing duties including security, minor repairs, grounds-keeping, and assisting with school events. Core Responsibilities as a School Caretaker: * Opening and closing the school building and grounds. * Monitoring access to the premises and ensuring security. * Checking for damage or security issues upon arrival and throughout the day. * Ensuring all doors, windows, and gates are locked securely. * Responding to alarm activation's and other security concerns. * Performing routine maintenance tasks, including minor repairs to fixtures and fittings. * Ensuring the school facilities are in good working order, including boilers and utility supplies. * Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks as needed. * Liaising with external contractors for larger repairs and maintenance projects. * Maintaining cleanliness in classrooms, hallways, offices, toilets, and other areas within the school. * Taking care of the school grounds, including lawn maintenance, gardening, and clearing leaves or snow. * Ensuring grounds are litter-free. * Emptying outside bins. * Assisting with setting up and organising spaces for school events, such as furniture and audiovisual equipment. * Arranging chairs and tables for meetings and clearing them away afterwards. If you are an experienced School Caretaker/Maintenance and live in Basingstoke, please apply by sending a copy of your up to date CV You will require an Enhanced DBS for the role so either need a current one which is registered to the DBS Update Service, or be happy to process one as part of your application at a cost of £56.70.