College Caretaker & Maintenance Technician

Overview Responsible for the care and upkeep of Abbey College Cambridge buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings, Block A & Block B Homerton Gardens and the on-site and off-site Boarding accommodation. You will also provide assistance with other independent residences used by Abbey students. You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College. Main duties and Key Responsibilities: Maintenance You are responsible for making sure the buildings and grounds are in proper working order. This involves: · Daily building and grounds checks. · Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and improvement works, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, heating changes, groundwork etc. · Making sure the premises and grounds are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away on a daily basis, and any graffiti is cleaned up. · Regular touch-up painting of interior and exterior areas to make good ‘wear and tear’. · Calling in specialist help when needed which will usually involve external contractors. · Escorting contractors as required to carry out works. Security · You should have a full understanding of the buildings at all times and may be required to unlock buildings in the absence of Security · You may be called outside of office hours in the event of emergency (burst pipe, break in etc.) to attend and assist as required. Health and Safety · To carry out the weekly fire alarm tests and general H&S checks of fire exits, fire extinguishers and escape routes in each building and ensure all paperwork is completed. · Caretakers work alongside the Site Manager and Deputy Site Manager to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to across the site. · Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building. Other tasks · Setting up and clearing exams, assemblies and College events. · Storing equipment and supplies safely. · Maintaining a variety o