Senior Estates & Facilities Caretaker

Qualifications and Training

• Relevantfacilities, caretaking, maintenance, or estates-related qualification - desirable(e.g. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent health and safety training).
• Demonstrableknowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices -Desirable.
• Evidenceof ongoing professional development and a commitment to continuedtraining.
• Relevantqualifications or training in pool maintenance – desirable.

Experience

• Experienceworking within premises, estates, caretaking, or site maintenanceenvironments.
• Experiencesupporting and working alongside colleagues, contractors, and externalservice providers.
• Experiencecarrying out routine inspections, maintenance tasks, and site securityduties.
• Experienceassisting with the coordination of maintenance works and reportingdefects.

Skills and Knowledge

• Goodcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to workeffectively with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors.
• Agood level of ICT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office andmaintenance reporting systems.
• Strongorganisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Goodknowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirementsrelevant to school premises.
• Practicalproblem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure whenrequired.
• Abilityto respond flexibly to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Basicunderstanding of building maintenance systems and caretakingresponsibilities.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive,reliable, and willing to adopt a hands-on approach to maintaining theschool site.
• Wellorganised, efficient, and able to work independently with minimalsupervision.
• Understandingof, and commitment to, the Christian ethos and values of the school.
• Demonstrablerespect for young people through positive attitudes and behaviour.
• Abilityto maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Aflexible and positive approach, with a strong commitment to providing asafe, secure, and welcoming environment for the school community.