Simon Cordt
Caister
Summary
Friendly Caretaker with experience managing and maintaining safe, hygienic facilities. Adapted to demanding workloads by prioritising tasks to achieve deadlines. Communicated and collaborated well with staff and customers for helpful, positive maintenance support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Caretaker
John Grant School
CAISTER-ON-SEA, Norfolk
2017.12 - Current
- Organised storage rooms efficiently; improved space utilisation.
- Liaised with service providers for necessary repairs or installations as needed.
- Ensured safety of the building by conducting regular security checks.
- Repaired minor electrical faults for safer user experience.
- Implemented fire safety measures, reducing risk of incidents.
- Carried out routine inspections, addressing potential issues early on.
- Managed waste disposal, ensuring a clean and healthy environment.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, safeguarding residents and property.
- Coordinated access control measures, ensuring unauthorised personnel did not enter restricted areas.
- Facilitated arrangements for events, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Handled plumbing issues swiftly; avoided disruption in water supply.
- Supervised contractors during maintenance work to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Kept outdoor areas clean and tidy; enhanced curb appeal.
- Managed inventory of supplies, avoiding any shortages or excesses.
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Undertook decoration and improvement works to guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
- Kept toilets and wash areas clean and tidy.
- Inspected cleaning and caretaking equipment, made minor repairs and reported defects.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties, paying close attention to site security at all times.
- Removed rubbish collected from within buildings and transported to nominated point for collection by refuse contractors.
- Conducted weekly fire alarm tests in assigned buildings.
- Managed bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire.
- Swept and mopped hard floors and vacuumed carpeted areas.
- Coordinated cleaning staff to maintain good building hygiene standards.
- Kept detailed reports of completed maintenance and servicing work.
Education
GCSE - English, Math's, Biology, Games, Art & Design, History, Computer Studies
Stockwood High School / South Luton High School
Luton 1983.01 - 1988.01
Skills
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook and all Microsoft Operating Systems
- I believe that I have excellent customer service and communication skills
- I am able to work according to deadlines and set schedules
- I'm very flexible and enjoy the challenge of multi-tasking
- I am a very quick and efficient learner, I am able to adapt to new skills and abilities
- Flexibility in hours
- Reliable attendance
REFERENCES
Available on Request
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Mountain bike riding with my sons as often as I can, spending time with the family., I have had a very keen interest in technology for many years and have been building my own gaming pc for a some time now.
Timeline
Senior Caretaker
John Grant School
2017.12 - Current
GCSE - English, Math's, Biology, Games, Art & Design, History, Computer Studies
Stockwood High School / South Luton High School
1983.01 - 1988.01