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United Kingdom , Chester

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13.50 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

A position has become available for a Temporary Caretaker for a client at one of our schools for a period of 6 months. This is a Temporary Position covering a long term sick absence. 37.5hrs a week. Monday to Friday. Term Time only. 12pm till 8pm.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintain the buildings and amenities of the school, effecting all necessary repairs and improvements
  • Monitor all works related to grounds maintenance
  • ensuring that specified standards are achieved and that contract compliance is obtained
  • Organise and supervise the work of the cleaning staff on the school site, including arranging work schedules, monitoring cleaning duties, ordering supplies of cleaning materials and other caretaking materials, opening and closing of the site, Water testing and fire alarm testing

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of: Building, Fire & H & S regulations
  • Practical maintenance ability and some knowledge of plumbing and electrics
  • technical knowledge
  • Supervisory skills
  • Administration and financial systems
  • Contract and tendering process
  • Operation of cleaning equipment, power and hand tools
  • Site services and their location and isolation points
  • Breakdowns, faults and repairs – identification and calling out of appropriate contractor
  • A current DBS certificate is preferred upon application but one will also be completed

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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