Maintenance Operative (Caretaker)

Maintenance Operative focuses on to ensure that the maintenance of the school building and grounds is undertaken.

What the role involves

• To ensure that the maintenance of the school building and grounds is undertaken.
• Provide the necessary information of completion to the Facilities Manager.
• General minor repair work including doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls.
• To be conscious of and comply with H&S legislation whilst discharging of duties and responsibilities.
• To report any concerns that require specialist expertise and/or resources to the Business Manager.
• Assist with the removal and fitting of office and classroom furniture as directed by the Facilities Manager.

Skills and requirements

• Carry out shuttle runs between sites, as well as home-to-school transport runs.
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of building trade skills and/or ground maintenance.

Confirmed role details

• Permanent - Full-Time.
• 40 hours per week.
• Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially.
• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are kept clean, safe and secure, in accordance with the operational needs of the school and any regulatory requirements.

Additional role context

• Ability to work with enthusiasm and motivation without direct supervision or when part of a team.
• To learn new skills, techniques and practices for various trades, health and safety and grounds maintenance.
• Cumnor House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.