Apprentice Maintenance Operative/Caretaker

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

To assist and be trained to provide support to the buildings officer in maintaining the school by carrying out preventative and planned maintenance programmes and undertake routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, premises and grounds to assess for minor works or repairs required

This includes assisting and being trained to carry out a wide range of duties such as:                                         

GENERAL CLEANING DUTIES:

Ensure caretaking equipment is clean, safe to use and correctly stored Basic maintenance of caretaking equipment Transport refuse to bin and skip areas To undertake emergency cleaning and other occasional cleaning as specified, during normal hours after ill children, floods or additional cleaning in toilet areas Mop up and remove spillage, floods, vomit and obnoxious waste in line with agreed procedures Clean and tidy all yards, paths, gullies and drains on a regular basis, including the emptying of all external litterbins, including a daily check for litter and graffiti. Remove all litter and leaves from the hard and soft ground areas related to the site Clear snow off main paths, steps and ramps to facilitate safe access of pupils and staff to premises. Grit as necessary To clean high walls and internal windows.

MAINTENANCE:

To monitor all contractors’ personnel on site and ensure that work is satisfactorily completed. Accompany contractor on and off site as necessary Maintain and refer to the Log Book for maintenance jobs to be undertaken To identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacement that require rectification Initiate work orders for repair and liaise with staff from other departments and outside contractors To carry out basic maintenance work following appropriate training To ensure that arrangements for maintenance, minor repairs and modifications are affected as quickly as possible To install, maintain or repair jobs of a nature relative to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building, equipment and furniture Other general maintenance of the building

Training:
Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if required Apprenticeship will be supported by in-house training and day release at local college

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role should a vacancy arise and subject to funding.

Employer Description:
The children, staff and governors of Ballifield Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Caretaker to start in the Autumn term 2023. This is a great opportunity to become part of our two-form entry “Good” primary school - judged by Ofsted 2022. Ballifield Primary School is committed to nurturing staff to support the development of the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for this role.

Working Hours :
Hours will vary with some flexibility but will be between 7.00am - 2.30pm Monday - Friday

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness