School Caretaker
23 days ago
Leatherhead
Our client is seeking a trustworthy, reliable and hardworking Resident Caretaker who will enjoy working in a friendly school environment. This live-in role will be responsible for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school including. Job Description: • Carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds., • Specifically closing and lockdown of school premises, including gates, doors, windows, fire exits etc, • Checking the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment, • Reporting acts of vandalism and patrolling the site as requires, • Assisting with minor repairs as required, • Acting as a keyholder in cases of alarm activation out of normal school hours, • Responsible for the cleaning and safe and efficient working of the swimming pool plant, • Assist the Head groundsman for approximately 40% of the working day with grass cutting and leaf pick up in the Autumn, • Work closely with the drivers to act as relief driver as and when necessary, • Regularly inspect the site and its operation to ensure Health & Safety practises are adhered to, • Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage, • Full drivers license (with no more than 6 points) and use of a vehicle is essential, • Able to effectively organise own work and operate as loan worker., • Both orally and in written form and to understand and interpret written instructions, • A proven record of a high level of attendance at work., • Polite, courteous and calm under pressure, • Able to show initiative and work proactively to ensure the smooth running of the site, • Monday – Friday, 12.30noon – 9.30pm - 34 weeks per year during term time, • Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm - 18 weeks per year during school holidays Additional Information: • Car driver is essential as no public transport links, • 25 days paid holiday per year plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure period., • Onsite accommodation provided 2 or 3 bedroom apartment., • Generous contributory pension scheme, • Refreshments and lunch provided during term time, • Cycle to work scheme for staff members, • Parking for staff members is provided onsite