Caretaker

Location: Harpenden
Contract: Long-term
Day Rate: £80 - £100
Start Date: January 2025
Hours: 4/5 hours per day

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join an educational setting in Harpenden on a long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for individuals who are reliable, hardworking, and have a professional attitude, with the option for training if caretaking experience is not already held.

Day-to-day of the role:

Undertake all training required to deliver the caretaking role effectively.
Adhere to all quality, safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Maintain equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning.
Manage maintenance, cleaning, security, and safety within school premises and grounds.
Respond to emergency cleaning needs, including slippery floors and spillages.
Monitor helpdesk jobs, addressing and closing them within assigned timelines and service level agreements (SLAs).
Act as a key holder, managing access to buildings as required.
Perform porterage tasks as per SLAs and school requests.
Keep internal and external areas litter-free.
Act as the first responder to helpdesk jobs, resolving issues or providing feedback.
Manage waste by emptying bins both externally and internally.
Arrange room setups for examinations and school functions, and restore original layouts afterward.
Conduct all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks, including fire alarm and sprinkler tests, and emergency light checks.
Participate in an out-of-hours rota system for building usage.
Provide access for contractors and escort them if necessary.
Adhere to all safeguarding policies and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Perform other related duties as required, according to business needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Previous caretaking experience is preferred, but training is available.
Reliable and hardworking with a professional attitude.
Ability to work to a schedule and as part of a team.
Capable of working independently when needed.
Open, honest, self-driven, and determined.
Committed to continuous improvement in service delivery.

Benefits:

Competitive day rate.
Opportunity for long-term contract with the potential to become permanent.
Training and professional development opportunities.
Being part of a supportive and dynamic team.

To apply for this Caretaker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.