School Groundsman - Engage Education : Job Details

School Groundsman / Caretaker required for a Independant School in Kingston

School Groundsman / Caretaker required in Kingston

At Engage Education Services, we’re currently recruiting for a School Groundsman / Caretaker in a Independant School in Kingston after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools. They are looking for an experienced School Caretaker with experience maintaining a School campus.

Our Engage Education Services team specialises in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities.

About the role

As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to:

• Sports grounds experience, turf, line marking, mowers, pitch set up, how to operate tractors, mowers etc (training / induction will of course be given), to set up, deal with goals & other equipment etc.

• Maintain and prepare the pitches for the various sports at School playing fields.

• Clean and tidy the pathways, pavilion (including gutters) and surrounding areas at thesports grounds ensuring they are clean and tidy and fit for use, weeding replanting andcutting of flowers and shrubs, assistance provided by the Premises Staff.

• Ensure rubbish bins at the sports grounds and bin area are kept tidy and emptiedregularly.

• Operate the tractor, mowers and roller and other hand held grounds equipment. Ensure equipment stores and mess hut and associated wash-down areas are clean and tidy.

• Order equipment and supplies, with approval from the Premises Manager.

• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational

• Take responsibility for ordering equipment relevant to your role

• Have good maintenance skills and be able to work alone when needed

This is a full-time, temp-perm position. Hours will be 07:00 - 15:30

About you

• Experience working within a school environment

• A valid DBS on the DBS update service

• Be available to interview and start immediately

About us

We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency.

• Get paid in line with AWR

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £150 'Refer a Friend’ bonus

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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