Manpower Recruitment have teamed up with an established College in Oxford City Centre.
We are recruiting for a Full Time Caretaker, working Monday-Friday basis (Some flexibility needed with later shifts and occasional weekends with college needs and busier times)
Experience with Basic DIY, Plumbing and Electrics would be beneficial, alongside a Driving Licence, but not essential.
To maintain the external presentation of the premises (this involves ensuring that the pavement and parking area are clear of litter, signage, graffiti, etc and that bikes are not blocking fire exits).
To oversee the internal presentation of the building by liaising with cleaners, ensuring that standards are high, and regularly checking each floor and room.
To ensure that equipment is maintained by regularly performing checks of open plan areas, office, and classroom areas, ensuring clocks are accurate and where necessary and appropriate testing other equipment such as interactive whiteboards, TVs, etc).
To lift, move and rearrange equipment and furniture in line with the college objectives and the requests of the Site Manager.
To carry out maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, taking meter readings, testing the water temperature.
To conduct regular fire drills and to keep an accurate log of these including time, date, and time it takes to evacuate the building.
To ensure that the log is always fit for inspection.
To carry out weekly fire testing and keep an accurate log of the procedure including time, date and any issues that arise.
To ensure that all the necessary data is recorded so that the logbook is fit for inspection at all times.
To regularly inspect fire exits routes and to ensure they are clear of obstructions.
To ensure that waste is disposed of appropriately and to liaise with the Site Manager on this point, especially in relation to bulbs and batteries.
In terms of Child protection, safeguarding and Health and Safety all staff are expected to: · Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact; · Maintain good order and discipline among the students and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on college premises and when they are engaged in authorised college trips or activities; · Understand and uphold the Government's statutory guidelines of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' in accordance with the college's policies and procedures.
Good English.
· Excellent time management skills with a degree of flexibility required - for example the post holder will be required to provide additional cover when necessary (there are likely to be occasions where evening or weekend work will be needed).
· Personal qualities
· Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
28 Days Annual Leave
~ Free meal whilst on Duty
If interested, please get in touch with a Manpower Representative