Caretaker/Site Agent

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker/Site Agent to join a school situated just outside of Leighton Buzzard. This position will require ALL candidates to have experience in maintenance duties and MUST have a full UK driving licence.

Working Hours & Holiday:

• 37 hours per week on a rota system to include some weekends and evenings to cover lettings, 52 weeks per year with 22 days leave entitlement, rising to 27 days after 5 years.

Job Role:

• To work as a team member to provide appropriate support for the delivery of security and maintenance across multiple school sites as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Security of premises - To be a school keyholder and to be responsible for the routine and non- routine (emergencies) opening and closing of the school site.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security including CCTV and alarm systems as required by the Site and Facilities Manager.
• To ensure that the heating plant and electrical systems are functional and maintained in accordance with the instructions given.
• Monitoring and supporting the cleaning of the school premises in accordance with the approved specification. Including detailed monitoring of the contractor’s performance.
• Undertaking own cleaning responsibilities as per the school’s instructions. ie. to carry out emergency cleaning as required, resulting from accident, sickness, vandalism and fire.
• Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks in line with the school’s lettings policy.
• Undertake regular Health & Safety checks of buildings and grounds; fixtures, fittings and equipment as required, with support from and directed by the Site and Facilities Manager.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
• Undertake some clerical duties in relation to role (eg monitoring inspection forms and time sheets, maintenance requests, orders and requisition forms).
• Drive the school minibus as required (must hold B1 driving licence and undertake Bucks Council minibus driving assessment).
• Carry out basic maintenance to school premises, this may include decorating, carpentry, basic plumbing and other jobs within their capabilities.
• Carry out gardening duties to maintain the appearance of the site including cutting back and mowing. Litter picking to be completed daily and as required, to ensure grounds are kept tidy and presentable.
• Collect and remove rubbish from work areas to a collection point as directed.
• Attend any courses required to fulfil responsibilities.
• Be aware of and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security, confidentiality and data protection reporting all concerns to the appropriate person in line with school policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the ethos/work/aims of the school.
• This role requires regular physical effort such as bending and stretching, pulling or pushing equipment with occasions of more intense effort such as moving or lifting furniture.
• Regularly exposed to conditions which are generally unpleasant, hot, cold, wet, noisy and dirty or that involve some measurable risk.
• Undertake such other duties/responsibilities as may from time to time be reasonably required.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of cleaning and basic building maintenance.
• Hands on experience of at least two of the following areas: plumbing, decorating, carpentry, basic electrics.
• The ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Computer literate and ability to use smart phone technology to record information i.e. meter readings and building checks.