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School Caretaker
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 15 - 16 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: RG30, Southcote, Reading
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About the Role
Equitas are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Reading. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well maintained, providing a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
This is a hands-on role requiring flexibility, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility.
School Caretaker Key Responsibilities
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Carry out day-to-day maintenance, basic repairs, and minor DIY tasks across the school site.
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Ensure the premises, grounds, and facilities are clean, safe, and secure at all times.
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Open and close the school buildings (including alarms, gates, and locking systems).
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Monitor and maintain heating, lighting, and water systems to ensure they operate effectively.
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Support with setting up rooms, furniture, and equipment for school events, meetings, or exams.
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Ensure health & safety standards are met in line with school and statutory requirements.
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Act as the first point of contact for contractors and oversee their work on site when required.
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Maintain records relating to maintenance, security, health & safety checks, and compliance.
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Undertake regular inspections of the premises and grounds to identify and resolve issues.
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Respond promptly to emergencies, including fire alarms, security incidents, or urgent repairs.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Previous experience in a caretaker, School caretaker, site manager, or facilities role (ideally within a school or similar environment).
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Practical skills in basic repairs, DIY, plumbing, and general maintenance.
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Good understanding of health & safety regulations.
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Ability to work independently and use initiative.
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Strong organisational skills and reliability.
Desirable:
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Experience working in a school or educational setting desirable but not essentail
What We Offer
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A friendly and supportive school community.
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A varied and rewarding role where you will make a real difference in the day-to-day running of the schoolBefore You Apply
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