School Caretaker

Location: York
Pay Rate: £18.00-£19.00 per hour
Hours: Split shift - 6:30am-10:00am & 2:00pm-6:00pm
Contract: Temporary
Driving Licence: Essential

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable Temporary Caretaker to support the day-to-day operation, security and maintenance of a busy site in York.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is practical, responsible and confident working independently. You will play a key role in ensuring the site is opened, operated and secured safely each day, while providing general maintenance and operational support.

• Open the site at 6:30am, ensuring cleaners can access the site from 6:45am and that toilets, gates and access points are ready for public use.
• Lock and unlock all buildings and access points, including the archway, walled garden and courtyard gates.
• Turn off lights, close windows and set alarms to ensure the site is safe and secure.
• Manage gates and barriers in line with college opening times.
• Act as an emergency key holder, attending site when required to secure the premises promptly.
• Take monthly cash takings from the Visitor Centre to the bank.
• Carry out minor building maintenance and general repairs.
• Complete routine site compliance checks, including water, emergency lighting, lifts, fire doors/exits, plant rooms and fire extinguishers.
• Carry out alarm testing and regular site patrols.
• Take utility meter readings.
• Keep the site clean and free from litter, empty bins and manage waste collections, including public bins.
• Regularly monitor public toilets and report or address cleanliness and maintenance issues.
• Conduct daily room checks, carrying out minor repairs and reporting any damage to the Site Operations Manager.
• Undertake general housekeeping, deliveries and furniture/equipment moves.
• Maintain stock levels of essential supplies, including paper products and toilet supplies.
• Support general site operations, including patrols, parking, traffic/taxi management and gritting.
• Assist with fire evacuations and drills, including operating fire alarms where required.
• Monitor and supervise contractors on site alongside the Campus Operations Manager.
• Clean internal windows and entrance doors, including internal and external surfaces.
• Remove weeds from external areas and pathways.
• Collect and distribute internal mail and parcels.
• Complete PAT testing of portable electrical equipment in line with the agreed testing cycle, currently every six months.
• Lock down the campus courtyard to the public at 5:15pm, including the archway, metal gates and walled garden.
• Ensure all buildings are alarmed and fully secured by 6:00pm.

The successful candidate will be:

• Reliable, punctual and highly responsible.
• Practical and confident carrying out minor maintenance and repairs.
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative.
• Security-conscious, with a strong awareness of site safety.
• Confident dealing with members of the public, contractors and site staff.
• Organised, with good attention to detail.
• Able to undertake physical duties including moving equipment, emptying bins and general housekeeping.
• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance, security or site operations role would be advantageous.
• A full driving licence is essential.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.