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ENHANCED DBS REQUIRED

The Role

DCT Recruitment are looking for a Caretaker to ensure that the internal and external school facilities are available, fully functional, H&S compliant and aesthetically pleasing where this falls within the remit of the caretaking team.

Location: Stockport

Duties/Key Responsibilities

Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, monitoring third party lettings
Carry out day-to -day duties according to daily schedule, i.e., litter picking, sweeping, refreshing toilets
Carry out defined Planned Preventative Maintenance responsibilities in accordance with each school's schedule and individual's skills
Carry out initial investigations into reactive requests made during the day relating to deficiencies in accommodation and making temporary or permanent repairs or otherwise notifying management of the need to call in a service provider, in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales
Respond to emergency situations such as floods, bodily fluids and effecting temporary or permanent rectification in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales
Respond to request for collection of parcels, movement of furniture rearrangement of rooms etc in accordance with prescribed procedures and timescales
Be observant for H&S issues and ensure that they are rectified or made safe and reported to management
Where appropriate provide access, escort, liaise with and assist service providers on site to undertake remedial work or Planned Prevented Maintenance
Being proactive by noticing deficiencies in the facilities and either rectifying if within capabilities or bringing the defect to the attention of management
Any other duties as assigned by management that relate to maintaining the facilities in a clean, functional and aesthetically pleasing state
Any other duties that are specific to the school being worked in
Be flexible in shaft pattern to cover colleagues absences due to sickness and annual leave
Be available for lettings of the premises outside of normal hours with agreement of Senior Site manager
Minor mechanical i.e. Plug top fuse replacement Failed lamp replacement
Minor Carpentry i.e. Putting up shelves Re handing doors / Repairing window frames
Minor Plumbing i.e. Repairs to taps (replaceable washers not cutting) /Cleaning blockages (plunger and or rodding but not high pressure jetting) Gutter and land drain clearing
Ground Maintenance Duties and Grounds inspections including walkways, internal roads and car parks ensuring they are clear of foreign matter
Skills Required

Previous School Superintendent / Caretaker experience desirable.
Range of general handyman skills such as minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical
Good customer service skills
Amenable and approachable personality
Good timekeeping, smart and presentable
Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel Documents
Ability to liaise with and assist external service providers Ability to work in a team
Ability to multi skill and multi task.
Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training to develop role
Flexible and adaptable in approach
Some IT knowledge preferable to enable communication via email and completion of statutory documentation spreadsheets and the use of smart phones

Skills Required

ENHANCED DBS