Caretaker

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.