School Caretaker- Trowse £13ph

Established since 2019, Spire Cleaning Services Ltd are specialists in commercial cleans, end of tenancy cleans, and builder cleans.

We are looking to recruit a Caretaker to service a school in Trowse, This is a lovely school and the job is essesntially to open up, sweep the carpark and provide some general maintenance.

**Job objectives and responsibilities**:

- As the main keyholder to be responsible for the security of the school premises, to assist the Headteacher in making any arrangements to cover periods of absence of other keyholders.
- To be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and for setting security alarm systems, as required.
- Responding to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures.
- To arrange regular checks on alarm systems and fire extinguishers and report on any problems arising.
- To identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the Headteacher and to undertake any remedial action that may be authorised and appropriate. This may involve obtaining quotes or arranging emergency repairs from external contractors.
- To undertake a range of handyperson duties as directed by the Headteacher to contribute to the maintenance of the school premises, and its furnishings, e.g. remedial painting and decorating (within the height of 3.35 metres); repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, fitting shelves or notice boards.
- To escort contractors and other persons to sites of repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, monitoring the safety of their working practices and/or quality of work.
- To take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required.
- To exercise overall responsibility for the operation of the school heating systems; ensuring that all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently.

To ensure that adequate supplies of fuel and water are available at all times and to maintain the supply of supplementary mobile heating, as may be necessary.To monitor usage of electricity, water and any other fuel taking such meter readings as may be required.
- To clean defined areas of the school premises, together with any emergency cleaning needs.
- To exercise responsibility for the supervision and deployment of cleaning staff employed by the school, including the monitoring of cleaning standards and advising on the correct use of equipment and materials.
- To be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas; to keep surface drains free of obstruction; to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.
- To maintain staff and pupil cloakroom and toilet facilities in working order and that appropriate supplied of consumables are available.
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy.
- Hard working
- Self-motivated
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
- Previous experience in cleaning environment.
- Knowledge of cleaning substances and techniques preferable.
- A strong customer focused approach.
- Be able to work without supervision.
- Be able to follow a schedule and work to deadlines.
- Good timekeeping and personal presentation skills.

Hours: Monday - Friday 6.30-8am. Please note this is a term time only position. However, some maintenance may be required during school holidays.

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

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Trowse Newton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Caretaking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 05/01/2025