Caretakers

Caretakers supervise and undertake the care and maintenance of church, school, office and other buildings, their facilities, fixtures and contents.

£19,709

Median Salary

New workers start around £5,412. Normal pay is £19,709 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £28,401.

Daily Tasks

  • Checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning.
  • Undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs.
  • Controls heating, lighting and security systems.
  • Supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises.
  • Locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times.

Skills employers are asking for

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Science

Related Courses

Property Maintenance - Level 1

Construct a career in Property Maintenance with our hands-on Level 1 course. Develop skills in the key construction trade areas.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

View Course

Property Maintenance - Level 2

Level up your trade skills in Property Maintenance. Progress from our Level 1 in Property Maintenance and dive deeper into the construction trades.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Construction and Automotive Green Technology Centre

View Course