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Caretaker
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Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
Average salary (a year)
£16000
Starter
£22000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
41.0 to 43.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
on split shifts
How to become
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You can get into this job through:an apprenticeship; applying directly
Apprenticeship
You may be able to do a property maintenance or facilities services operative intermediate apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Direct Application
You can apply directly for caretaker job vacancies. You'll need good practical skills, and some employers may ask for GCSEs in English and maths.
Experience in building maintenance, cleaning, plumbing, electrics or gardening will be useful.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    The ability to use your initiative
    Customer service skills
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    Sensitivity and understanding
    Excellent verbal communication skills
    Knowledge of public safety and security
    A desire to help people
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Other Requirements
You may need basic computer skills to keep records, and a driving licence for some jobs.
Related Restrictions
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In this job, you will
carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs, book outside contractors for major repair work, make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly, check doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use, open up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day, order fuel, cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required, take bookings if rooms in the building are available for hire, arrange chairs and tables for meetings and clear them away afterwards, supervise other cleaning staff
Working environment
You could work in the community, at a fitness centre, at a client's business or at a school.
Your working environment may be at height.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could become a supervisor or move into facility services or cleaning management. You could also work in related areas or roles, for example commercial property maintenance or security, or as an accommodation warden with a housing association.
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