Apprentice Caretaker Assistant – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Excellent opportunity to start your career in facilities. The postholder is required to carry out the duties of an Apprentice Caretaker Assistant, including those particular duties which the Headteacher may reasonably assign from time to time as the needs of the school dictate.

Annual wage

£14,820 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday- Friday9.00am- 4.00pm(Breaks to be confirmed)

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 6 September

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To ensure the Health and Safety of the staff and the students at all times and be conversant with the school's Health and Safety policy
To report all defects or hazards to building fabrics, furniture, equipment and grounds to the Facilities Manager/Site Supervisor or the Headmaster if the Facilities Manager /Site Supervisor is absent
To carry out necessary minor repairs, fixing where possible or making safe until qualified personnel can be called in through the direction of the Facilities Manager. This work will include adjustments to doors, windows, locking systems, general carpentry, light fitting tubes and diffuser replacement etc.
To carry out all necessary cleaning to the fabric of the building during the school day including toilet areas, outside areas and litter removal. This includes making safe an area that has been contaminated by a pupil who has been unwell and disposing of any contaminated materials using relevant safety gear
To learn and understand all heating and hot water controls including boiler time clocks and associated services when required. In parallel you will be expected to familiarise yourself with the location of gas rooms, service runs and other hazardous services runs or supplies kept on the school site
To respond promptly to urgent operational requirements
To assist the Site supervisor on an 'as required' basis
Inspect pupil lavatories daily and at regular intervals during term time and see that appropriate cleaning is performed throughout the day. Re stocking of toilet rolls and hand towels
Maintain the grounds, cutting grass and pruning bushes where necessary
Ensure that the school buildings and playgrounds are kept free of litter and that the bins are emptied regularly
In bad weather, clearing playgrounds, pathways, car parks and internal roads using rock salt and whatever methods necessary Maintain safe routes inside the building and out during the school day
After any drill, reset the fire alarm system, if activated
To remain aware and observant, ensuring that all fire exits and escape routes remain free from obstruction both internally and externally at all times
To be familiar with the use of fire-fighting equipment and procedures
To act as a Fire Marshall in emergency situations for which training will be given
Monitor deliveries and consumable stock items and ensure they are securely, and correctly stored until delivery to the relevant department and the paperwork is signed and handed to the Finance Officer
Portering of equipment, materials and furniture throughout the premises
Maintaining the minibuses to a certain standard, including checking petrol, oil and water, making sure they are kept clean and tidy
Transporting monies to and from the bank and post to the post office as required
Ensuring all cleaning cupboards, storage areas and voids are kept clean and tidy at all times and do not pose a fire risk
As directed by the Facilities Manager, you are to assist at Parents Evenings and at other times when the school is open to visitors; such duties may include car parking and/or supervising car parking
Ensure that, prior to lettings, the premises and grounds are in a satisfactory state and that furniture and equipment required are in place
Conduct security patrols during the period of the letting; ensure the premises are secure upon vacation by the user

Where you’ll work

Edge Hill

London

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CROYDON COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.

Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.

Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.

Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.

Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.

Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.

Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.

Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.

Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.

Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.

Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.

Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.

Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.

Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.

Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.

Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.

Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.

Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.

Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.

Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.

Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.

Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.

Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.

Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.