Apprentice Caretaker

Site Maintenance

Undertake general site maintenance and basic equipment repair Perform temporary and minor repairs/maintenance Maintain grounds as necessary e.g. light work such as mow, trim and weed Undertake basic DIY and courier dutReport major faults/repairs/maintenance to the line manager Operate systems such as heating, cooling

Resources

Monitor stock levels and inform manager of requirements Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner Act as designated key holder for academy premises Deal with minor security/safety issues

Health & Safety

Support with implementation of health & safety procedures Carry out daily site checks

Sustainability

Support the delivery of sustainable approaches to working Support the Trust with monitoring consumption data, including recording meter readings where appropriate

Cleaning and Preparation

Undertake cleaning duties when required which could include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the academy Ensure that the any issues with cleaning are reported to the School Business Manager Oversee and undertake preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas

Training:

Caretaker L3 Apprenticeship Standard

The learner will be studying the relevant apprenticeship standard qualification. Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role as a Caretaker. The role will provide a good grounding in facilities management, which would be an excellent start to any career in this field. Although the experience will be in education, the skills are transferrable to any sector. Future career opportunities could include facilities management at a larger school and estates management across different schools in the Trust.

Employer Description:
Highfield Ely Academy is one of Cambridgeshire’s Area Special Schools, based near the centre of Ely. Pupils benefit from having excellent access to local facilities including The Hive Leisure Centre and Ely Cathedral. We typically have 120-130 pupils on roll from Early Years to Year 14. The school is in spacious accommodation that includes specialist teaching rooms: Hall/gymnasium, food technology, science/technology, art, music, ICT, multi-sensory, soft play and sound/light rooms. Visiting therapists have their own suite including offices and therapy rooms. We have three minibuses, which enable pupils to access educational visits to numerous places from the swimming pool and riding stables to work related learning placements, courses at local FE colleges and even the seaside on a sunny day. As part of the Active Learning Trust, our employees benefit from being supported by experts in all fields, as well as working closely with our colleagues in other schools.

Working Hours :
Shift pattern covers 7am-9am and 3pm-6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative