College Caretaker

As the College Caretaker, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the college buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings and the on-site and off-site Boarding accommodation. You will also provide assistance with other independent residences used by students. You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College.

This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible (those on maximum one month’s notice will be considered). The working hours are 8.00am-4.00pm Mon - Fri and due to the nature of the role, you are required onsite at all times.

Specific Responsibilities

• Daily building and grounds checks
• Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and improvement works, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, heating changes, groundwork etc.
• Making sure the premises and grounds are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away on a daily basis, and any graffiti is cleaned up
• Regular touch-up painting of interior and exterior areas to make good 'wear and tear’
• Calling in specialist help when needed, which will usually involve external contractors
• Escorting contractors as required to carry out works
• You should have a full understanding of the buildings at all times and may be required to unlock buildings in the absence of Security
• You may be called outside of office hours in the event of emergency (burst pipe, break in etc.) to attend and assist as required
• To carry out the weekly fire alarm tests and general H&S checks of fire exits, fire extinguishers and escape routes in each building and ensure all paperwork is completed
• Caretakers work alongside the Site Manager and Deputy Site Manager to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to across the site
• Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building
• Setting up and clearing exams, assemblies and College events
• Storing equipment and supplies safely
• Maintaining a variety of records, including health and safety, fire safety and monitoring meter readings and fuel usage
• Delivering parcels and packages

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to interpret technical information
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of carrying out minor building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson
• Experience of keeping records in a work setting
• An understanding of H&S legislation, including good practice in relation to caretaking, hygiene and general safety
• Good verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Some understanding of building construction and design would be advantageous