Caretaker - Part-time Hours (Public Sector)

Caretaker - Part Time Hours (Public Sector)

Are you looking for a Caretaker role? Interested in working for a large public body for a period of 12+ months with a possible extension? VANRATH are recruiting a Caretaker to be responsible for opening and closing of building, set up and take down of meeting rooms, all Health and Safety checks and recording keeping, cleaning duties for the building.

Shift pattern:

• Mon 6-10pm
• Tue 8-11am
• Wed 8-11am
• Thur 8-11.30am
• Fri 6-10pm

Some flexibility is required to meet business requirements and staff leave.

Remuneration

c£13.69 per hour, alongside holiday entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of caretaking duties relating to the Centre and the Sea Cadets Building (e.g. replacing light bulbs and plugs, minor repairs of equipment). Set up and take down equipment for user groups as appropriate.
• Set up rooms for usage by Council staff, groups and organisations and assist where necessary, e.g. preparation of refreshments and snacks.
• Carry out a range of cleaning duties: washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning all areas, including toilets and kitchen daily; washing all windows weekly; emptying all litter bins and polishing. Check all rooms, extinguish lights, clean rooms and secure the building before leaving the premises when necessary.
• Act as a designated key holder and be available in any emergency involving the Centre.
• Monitor all vehicles using the car park at the building and ensure the car park is clean. Ensure areas within and around the car park and building are kept free from obstruction or debris, including removal of leaves. Salt and clear snow during inclement weather. Report any defects, breakages or damages following maintenance protocol. Carry out checks and procedures as per Council Policy in relation to the use of the Community Minibuses.

The Ideal Person

• 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year's employment experience working as a caretaker with specific experience in at least three of the following areas:

• Cleaning
• Maintenance work
• Erecting, dismantling and storing equipment
• Security
• First Aid

• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Knowledge of CoSHH
• Knowledge of cleaning material stock taking
• A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car or transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post