Caretaker

Overview

This is a permanent, full-time role (52 weeks) to be discussed at interview. You will be part of the site team essential to the day to day running of the Academy, with responsibilities for Site Management including the fabric and grounds of the Academy. The role involves Security, Cleaning, monitoring Contracts and Contractors, Planned Maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs and refurbishments, and will involve working with the Site Supervisor and Core Facilities & Estates teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on long and short term maintenance requirements to support a cost effective maintenance program which reduces risk.
• Work with the Site Supervisor (where applicable) and Core Facilities & Estates teams to arrange quotations, striving to achieve high quality, value for money services.
• Be responsible for regular, pro-active maintenance checks (including statutory/PPM) and initiate any required follow-up actions as appropriate.
• Select and appoint approved Contractors for reactive and planned maintenance tasks in areas such as heating, lighting and plumbing, ensuring the Trust\\\’s procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Monitor contractors working on site and ensure work is completed to the required standard and value for money is achieved.
• Be responsible for the regular testing of all building systems such as Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Security & Safety.
• Ensure the security of Academy buildings at all times.
• Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the academy site on a rota basis or as required.
• Carry out regular scheduled Health and Safety checks of buildings, grounds, safety systems (including compliance with Fire Safety & Legionella regulations) and equipment, and ensure the completion and regular review of the Premises records.

Qualifications / Experience

• Educated to GCSE level.
• Knowledge and expertise in minor maintenance and repair.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of bespoke lettings software.
• Competent in the exchange of information with academy staff and external stakeholders; meet customers\\\’ requirements as part of customer care for lettings.
• Experience in dealing with regular system inspections such as heating and security; organisation of emergency repairs or decisions on planned maintenance.
• Stock control of designated equipment and materials and undertakes general porterage duties.
• Ability to undertake tasks both indoors and outdoors including cleaning, minor repairs in toilet areas, dealing with spillages, waste collection, etc.

About the Trust / Equal Opportunity

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. We aim to ensure job applicants and staff are treated on merit and not discriminated against on protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

About Lodge Park Academy

We believe in choice not chance. Through a high-quality education we work to secure the best life opportunities for our students. We want them to be self-confident, respectful and resilient, who can engage creatively with the world. By developing academic knowledge and problem-solving skills, they can progress to further education or employment. Our aim is to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment, with values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.

Benefits

• NJC 08 – FTE £26,824 per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (for 52 week contracts)
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• Discounts on car leasing, holiday discounts, cinema tickets, restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme