New Directions Education are looking to appoint a hardworking and experienced school caretaker, to support local primary schools in Caerphilly with long and short-term positions.
Due the nature of the roles being temporary, all applicants must be flexible, reliable, and willing to work in different schools in the area. Primary school caretakers will work split-shifts (e.g. 6am – 10am and 2:30pm – 6pm), therefore access to transport is highly desirable. School caretakers are also often required to work during school holidays.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall upkeep, maintenance and security of the grounds and premises. Previous experience in maintenance, trades work, health and safety or construction work is essential.
Duties will include:
Opening the school in the morning and locking up at the end of the day
Ensuring the doors, gates and windows are locked when the building is not in use
Carrying out daily checks of heating, boiler, and alarm systems
Carrying out day to day maintenance and minor repairs throughout the school
Organising external contracts for major work
Cleaning duties such as emptying bins and litter picking
Dealing with lettings, arranging chairs and tables for meetings, and clearing away afterwards
Essential experience for the role:
An awareness of health, safety, security, and hygiene
An excellent practical knowledge
Previous experience in a maintenance, trades, or repairs position with transferable skills
Desirable experience for the role:
Previous experience as a school caretaker
Experience carrying out legionella testing.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.