School Caretaker - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Care Perspectives Ltd

Care Perspectives Ltd

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Tile:
School Site & Facilities Supervisor

Location:
New Perspectives School, Birmingham

Salary range:
£22,000 - £24,000 FTE

Hours of work:
Full-time or Part time will be considered

(Term Time, plus 4 weeks)

Contract type:
Permanent

Enhanced DBS Check Required:
Yes

We are seeking an experienced, well organised, and self-motivated person to take on the role of Site & Facilities Supervisor who will be responsible for the management and maintenance of our new SEMH school site in Birmingham to a high standard.

The experience and qualities we are looking for:

Able and willing to undertake minor repairs, general & planned maintenance, cleaning and porterage across the site.
Be able to complete minor projects.
Carry out statutory checks as required, before the start of school, during the day, or after school.
Undertake regular periodic checks & maintain accurate site maintenance records & risk assessments for: asbestos visual check, weekly fire alarm call point tests, water temperature tests, first aid box checks, emergency lighting tests, fire door checks, operation of fire exits, fire extinguisher tests, ladder checks, PAT tests & equipment condition checks.
To ensure that all equipment and materials are used in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines and School policy.
Experience of the management, development, security and safety of site buildings and grounds. (Desirably but not essentially in a school setting)
Experience of managing contractors.
Has excellent knowledge/experience of health and safety (a recognised Health and Safety qualification would be an advantage (IOSH/NEBOSH)
Has a professional and friendly approach and a "can do" attitude
Is an excellent team player
Able to ensure all equipment and chemicals are used and handled correctly at all times, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and COSHH Regulations.
Site duties include, but are not exhaustive of, assisting all staff with their general duties including furniture moving, moving heavy goods and room setup/breakdown
Acting as one of the School's Fire Officers with responsibility for maintaining the School's Fire Policy and Fire Risk Assessment
Can use IT systems effectively
To act as key holder and be responsible for the opening and closing of the building.
To ensure the building is checked for vandalism and graffiti.
General porterage duties, including receipt of goods and reasonable movement of furniture, including the setting up of examinations when required.
Provide grounds maintenance, external litter picking as necessary and, when time permits, to ensure tidy access and grass areas.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for us:

Rewarding work helping our Children and young people reach their potential
Friendly, small passionate school community
Career development opportunities to help you reach your own personal development
Competitive salary
We offer a structured 2week induction programme including face to face training, online modules
Free DBS check
Recommend a friend referral scheme with financial rewards
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Company Pension scheme

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

References:
All applicants will be required to provide at least two suitable referees

Rehabilitation of offenders:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Salary:
£22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Schedule: