Assistant Caretaker Apprentice

To carry out general porterage duties, including movement of parcels, furniture and equipment within the school. The setting up of furniture, equipment and resources for school events including assemblies, exams, meetings etc. To undertake daily litter clearance, emptying outside bins and sweeping to ensure a clean and tidy site. To undertake cleaning in and around the school buildings during the day where necessary.  Clear and clean up at the end of meetings and/or lets and prepare the areas for normal use.  To carry out regular cleaning and maintenance of external areas around the building to include drains and gullies, paths and roadways, steps, courtyards etc. To be a designated key holder with responsibility as required for the security, opening and closing of the buildings, and for emergency access to the premises. To support the operation of building equipment including boilers, heating systems, electrical systems etc. To undertake regular premises and equipment checks and tests in accordance with the school maintenance schedule, as designated by the Premises Manager. To have a proactive approach to the identification and resolution of premises related faults and maintenance work. To support the maintenance, repair and decoration of buildings, rooms, equipment and resources to a high standard and in line with safety and legislative requirements.  To respond to reports of health and safety issues and hazards and resolve as appropriate. To report to the Premises Manager any damage or faults to the buildings or fixtures and fittings and carry out temporary repairs or actions to make it safe. To share with others attendance at the premises outside of normal school hours to support evening and weekend lettings and other use of the school buildings and site. To support the work of the Premises Manager and the other members of the site team. To ensure the safe use of power and other tools to undertake repairs and maintenance etc. To liaise with the cleaning staff and maintenance contractors/builders etc. as required. To build and maintain good working relationships with staff and users of the school site. To maintain a visible presence whilst on duty and remain contactable via the school’s designated mobile phone.  To carry out any other duties as may from time to time.

Training:

Working towards completing the Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard. Work-based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College one day per week to achieve the knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Training Outcome:

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Employer Description:
Hitchin Girls' School is a high-achieving, all-ability school serving the local community with 1364 students on roll, including 314 in the Sixth Form. Having been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013, we again achieved Outstanding in every area reported on in November 2024. The school occupies a pleasant site at the top of Windmill Hill with its own playing fields and woods. As well as general classrooms, we have specialist teaching areas for Art and Design, Computing, Drama, Food Technology, Graphics and Resistant Materials, Mathematics, Music, PE, Science and Textiles.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Timekeeping,Motivated,Reliable,Flexible,Willingness to learn