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Job Title


College Caretaker


Company : Ann Pettengell


Location : Cambridge, England


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

As the College Caretaker, you will be responsible for the care and upkeep of the college buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings and the on-site and off-site Boarding accommodation. You will also provide assistance with other independent residences used by students. You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College. This is a permanent role to start as soon as possible (those on maximum one month’s notice will be considered). The working hours are 8.00am-4.00pm Mon - Fri and due to the nature of the role, you are required onsite at all times. Specific Responsibilities 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 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 o...