Caretaker & Multi-skilled Tradeperson

Job Title:Caretaker & Multi-skilled Tradeperson

Location: Ware, Hertfordshire

Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 dependant on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working hours: 8am - 5pm, all year round (during term-time and school holidays).

Closing Date: Monday 26th February 2024 at Midday

St Edmund's Prep offers a magnificent country setting in rural Hertfordshire, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds.

About the Role:

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Caretaker and Multi-skilled Tradesperson, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for a number of areas, as outlined in the application pack. These include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the school, including classrooms, offices, and common areas (with the support of our Domestic Department);
• Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks as required;
• Supporting the Maintenance Department as required during school holidays;
• Ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and reporting any issues to the appropriate parties;
• Opening and closing the school each day including setting alarms and checking for any security breaches;
• Ensuring that the Prep School grounds are well-maintained and litter-free
• Assisting with the setup and breakdown of events and activities as needed.

About you:

Experience:

• General DIY experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• As this post involves considerable manual handling duties the post holder must be prepared to carry out Manual Handling Training.
• An Awareness of Child Protection (training will be given).
• Hold a valid driving license.
• Basic awareness of health and safety (training will be given).
• General DIY Skills.
• General Gardening Skills.

Benefits:

• Free lunch during term time
• Free parking
• Contributory pension scheme

Additional Information:

Whilst not in a teaching role, as a Caretaker in our Prep School you will be working on a regular basis in a school in a role which gives opportunity for contact with children. As such, you will be in regulated activity and an enhanced DBS check (which includes children's barred list information) will be required in advance of appointment.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. As with all College staff members, you will therefore be responsible for providing a safe environment in which children can learn.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Tradesperson, Construction Worker, Builder, Skilled Trades, Woodworker, plumber, multiskilled tradesman, electrician, handyman, DIY may also be considered for this role.