Caretaker

Casual Caretaker required in Ballymoney area, on behalf of our client Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Hours of work :- 15hrs per week Monday & Tuesday 9am-5pm may have opportunity of additional hours

Main Purpose of Post

• Responsible for the day-to-day security, safety, cleanliness and general maintenance of the building and site assigned to.
• Ensure that the facility complies with all statutory and legislative requirements by adhering to these requirements and working in accordance with good governance and health and safety requirements.
• Ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a courteous, timely and effective manner and that general confidentiality is maintained in all areas relating to the work of the Council.

• By its nature, the post will require flexible working to meet the needs of the service. When necessary, attend meetings relevant to the efficient operations of the facility.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Open and close the facility as required including checking that the premises, any associated outbuildings/facilities and perimeters are properly secured: this includes, but is not limited to, turning off lights, heating/ventilation systems and setting intruder alarm as required.
• Liaise with appropriate staff/user groups to ensure halls, rooms and associated facilities are set up to meet various user specifications. This will include setting up and taking down of equipment, tables, chairs, notice boards and other relevant equipment required for the booking and preparing/assisting with set up for functions and special events e.g. elections.
• Undertake cleaning of the entire premises including toilets, halls, offices, meeting/multi-purpose and playgroup rooms, social areas, kitchens, storage rooms, changing facilities, referee facilities including the safe operation of cleansing machines and chemicals where appropriate.
• Carry out general grounds' maintenance, clean and litter-pick external facilities including playing surfaces/areas, backyard, forecourts, footpaths, car parks gritting during winter months including the safe operation of any maintenance/cleaning machines.
• Act as the designated key holder and responsible for on-site facility users, visitors, contractors and attend to rapid response and emergency callouts as required.
• Responsible for the effective operation of various systems within the building such as fire alarms, intruder alarm, CCTV, heating, lighting, plumbing and audio-visual systems. Ensure energy usage is not excessive by turning off lights, heating and equipment when not in use.
• Provide information, be courteous and direct or assist members of the public, user groups, contractors and external agencies with regards to the facility as appropriate.
• To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and clean up spillages as required. Undertake basic general maintenance and minor repair work within and external to the facility.

• Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have six months experience in each of the following areas

• Basic general maintenance in a similar work environment
• Cleaning in a public use building
• Dealing with the general public
• Record keeping

Knowledge

Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities to include manual handling, COSHH regulations and working with electrical appliances and emergency procedures.

This role is a temporary role 15hrs per week Monday & Tuesday 9am-5pm

Applicants must be willing to complete an Access NI for this role.

Interested in this role please forward your cv to [email protected]