Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper - AWD online : Job Details

Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper, known within the Trust as a Premises Officer,who has general knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills such as plumbing, electrics and decorating is required for a School based in Bristol, South West England.

SALARY: £23,048 - £24,113 per annumpro rata+ Interim Allowance+ Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England (BS16)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (going to 0.5FTE after a year)

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week (all year round)

PLEASE NOTE: A full, clean driving licence is essential

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper who has general knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills such as plumbing, electrics and decorating.

As the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper you will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s environment and ensuring the safety and comfort of the community.

Working as the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeper you will handle diverse responsibilities from grounds maintenance to security duties, contributing to the smooth operation of the school.

If you are proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards, we’d like to hear from you!

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Site Maintenance Operative / School Caretaker / Groundskeeperwill include:

• Keeping premises, grounds and car park tidy, swept and free of leaf and litter accumulation and ensuring hard surfaces are free from weeds, including providing an emergency ad hoc response in the event of adverse weather conditions to undertake snow clearance and gritting. Keeping external rubbish bins emptied

• Receiving incoming goods and mail, receipting, sorting and ensuring correct distribution and dispatch. This does not include specialist equipment which should be organised by the responsible department. e.g. art displays, IT deliveries, science chemicals, exam and confidential papers etc

• Setting up of all scheduled room layouts, equipment and the setting up during open evenings and weekends

• Monitoring of car park at specified intervals, ensuring that only authorised users (from the list provided by the School) are parked

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills; written and verbal

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy

• General knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills

• Understanding of Health and Safety and security issues

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Good organisational skills- ability to meet deadlines and make decisions in emergencies

BENEFITS

• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Flexible working opportunities
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Access to multiple well-being programmes (Weekend Retreats, Yoga Classes and Apps)
• Cycle-to-work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes

Plus many more

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-C12641

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