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Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM FM is recruiting a Caretaker to join the team at Wallyford Learning Campus in Musselburgh.
Available Shift Pattern:
40 hours a week, Monday-Friday.
7.00am -4.00pm.
Pay: £11.78 per Hour.
Among many support services our enhanced family friendly package includes: Mens and Womens health, fertility support, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, fostering leave, menopause support, carer leave, surrogacy and adoption support.
Your mission
Under the instruction/guidance of the head caretaker, you will provide porterage, maintenance, waste management & security services on school sites & premises.
Security of the site.
Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
Key holding on multi-site basis.
Setting/un-setting of security systems.
Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out and assist authority in carrying out fire drills.
Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
Liaise with contractors.
Provide emergency access to school site.
Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing lamps, unblocking drains, replacing finishings, ironmongery.
Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the site.
Organise and carry out minor decoration & improvement works.
Monitor the BMS system and report any issues.
Participate in a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs requires to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
Carry out checks of heating plant and lighting systems.
Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements.
Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
Assisting in administration of log books.
Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
Undertake on-call duties when required.
Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
Carry out evening let duties when required.
Monitor performance of contractors and carry out inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
Liaise with contractors & undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts.
To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity.
Assist Site Technician when required.
Manage lets when required.
Who are we looking for?
Janitorial/site-keeping or trade experience in a similar environment.
Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
Willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
Show the ability to assist other team members in the discharge of their duties.
This role is subject to a satisfactory passing of PVG Certification.
Whats in it for you?
A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
Your work environment
People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. Were on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; its about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process, what you need to know?
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
This role is subject to a satisfactory passing of PVG Certification