School Caretaker

Location: Wednesbury
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary/ongoing
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a school in Wednesbury. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and secure school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular checks of fire exits and ensuring access routes remain clear
  
  
• Flushing water outlets in line with site procedures
  
  
• Litter picking and maintaining the cleanliness of the school grounds
  
  
• Reading and recording utility meters
  
  
• Locking up the school premises
  
  
• Carrying out general site and building checks
  
  
• Reporting any maintenance issues, defects or health and safety concerns
  
  
• Helping to ensure the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
  
  
• Assisting with general caretaking duties as required
  
  

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
  
  
• Practical and hands-on
  
  
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative
  
  
• Comfortable carrying out routine checks and general maintenance tasks
  
  
• Friendly and professional when dealing with staff, pupils and visitors
  
  
• Able to follow health and safety procedures
  
  

Previous caretaking, facilities or maintenance experience is desirable, but candidates with relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Due to the nature of the role and working within a school environment, a prior Enhanced DBS will be required.

If you are looking for a Monday-to-Friday role within a school environment and have a practical, reliable and can-do attitude, we would love to hear from you.