Caretaker

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Solutions 2 Recruitment

Haywards Heath

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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2 days ago

Job description

Caretaker - Haywards Heath

Our established educational clients are looking for a full-time Caretaker to join the team. Salary £28,178 plus free lunch. Term time working hours are 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. During school holidays, the hours are 8am to 5pm. Weekend emergency rota undertaken with other members of the team and additional payment is made for this. 20 days holiday plus statutory days and pension. Car driver required due to the rural location.

The Caretaker role encompasses all aspects of buildings and site security and light maintenance tasks. It requires a close working relationship with the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Administrator, and other members of the Estate team.

Responsibilities:

To liaise with the Facilities Manager regarding all issues that relate to the maintenance and administration of the School Estate, including (but not limited to):

Minor building and site repairs
Health and safety compliance
Fire risk compliance
Security
Plumbing
COSHH
General maintenance
School logistics

To assist with preventative maintenance and coordinate repairs under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.

To complete regular compliance checks on a timely basis and adhere to Health and Safety procedures and policies, including knowledge of water management systems such as Legionella.

To maintain and ensure compliance with all appropriate health and safety regulations and undertake regular checks as requested.

To maintain and check equipment safety, including but not limited to door closures, floor cleaning machines, and laundry equipment.

To perform carpentry, painting & decorating, plumbing, and minor electrical work as required, and maintain locks and keys.

To be the main point of contact for efficient pool management, including performing and recording daily pool checks, backwashing as required, cleaning filters, checking auto closers and pumps, baskets, and skimmers, and managing pool chemical ordering and boiler plant room equipment servicing and repairs.