Caretaker

Caretaker - Northern Regional College

JOB TITLE: CARETAKER

SALARY: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, £13.20 per hour

Location: Ballymena

• Monday to Friday
• Immediate start available
• Duration: Until end of June 2026 with possible extension
• Shift pattern: Early Mon-Thu, 7am-3pm; Fri, 7am-1:30pm
  Late: Mon & Thurs, 9:30am-5pm; Tues & Wed, 2pm-10pm; Fri, 10am-4pm
• Must be able to respond to alarm notifications and reach the site within 20 minutes.

There is a possibility the successful candidate will be required to work at other campuses depending on the needs of the business

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Security:

* Participate in procedures to ensure the security of the Premises and its contents.

* Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the Estates Site Manager authorises another person to do so.

* Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.

* Maintain safe custody of the keys of the premises and the allocation of keys for Cleaning (where appropriate).

* Operate Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Building Security Systems, (including security camera system) and report any faults.

* Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that (a) the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and (b) any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the Estates Site Manager

* During normal working hours monitor and report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the Estates Site Manager or other authorised person to ensure a safe working environment for students, staff, contractors and visitors in the building. * Monitor the removal of all equipment from the premises and report any unauthorised activity to the Estates Site Manager or a Senior Site Manager. * Apply grit/rock salt in times of snow and frost to ensure pathways, car parks and entrances are free from snow and ice.

Mechanical and Electrical Services

* Replace lamps and tubes using appropriate equipment.

* Inspect and report any defects on firefighting equipment.

Cleaning - in conjunction with an outsourced provider

* Clean the designated areas as identified by the Estates Site Manager.

* Assist the Estates Site Manager in organising and controlling the work of cleaning staff to ensure that College standards are met.

* Ensure that all hard surfaces and paths and ornamental grounds (including lawns and hedges) around the property are maintained, clean, tidy and free of litter. * Undertake grass cutting/removal, from grass areas, weeding of paved areas and trimming of shrubs.

* Ensure that all external surfaces drains, drainpipes and gullies and kitchen grease-traps are free flowing and clean. * Ensure that bins are secured, washed and cleaned and in good working order.

* Ensure that all litter bins are emptied on a daily basis.

* Provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises to deal with such things as spillage, flooding, toilet cleaning, litter or any cleaning problem associated with weather conditions.

* Clean external signs, light covers, and notices.

* Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are kept in good condition, used and stored correctly.

* Prepare and clean facilities for required use under the direction of the Estates Site Manager. * Ensure that all internal and external fixed glass surfaces are cleaned using the appropriate equipment provided to ensure safe working conditions.

* Ensure Cleaning staff wear Personal Protective Equipment and/or Workwear when provided.

* Direct appropriate deliveries to goods inwards bay for storage and accept without inspection.

* Confirm the destination of the goods/equipment.

* Inform the recipient of the arrival of the goods/equipment and then sign off the transfer of the goods to the recipient.

* Transport all refuse to their collection point and implement segregation procedures in compliance with the college's waste management policy.

* Prepare rooms for examinations and other purposes as directed by the Estates Site Manager with equipment, furniture and materials as required.

* Maintain furniture and materials in common areas, corridors and social areas to ensure a safe environment.

* Provide an in-college delivery service of goods and equipment.

* Participate in the inter-campus delivery of Estates related goods and equipment.

Handy-person Duties

* Assist maintenance technicians when required in carrying out maintenance work as instructed by the Building Officer within the competence of the post holder and minor repairs and paintwork to the building and grounds.

Training

* Caretakers will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade (to include College wide training e.g. in policies etc.)

Selection Criteria:

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or satisfactory performance in College in-house tests.
• Minimum 6 months in an Caretaker / Estates-related role, with experience in Securing premises, Grounds maintenance and Area cleaning
• Basic Health & Safety at Work Certificate (Level 1) or equivalent experience in PPE, COSHH, Manual Handling, Risk Assessments, and Hazard Awareness.

Must be able to respond to alarm notifications and reach the site within 20 minutes.

• The successful candidate will need to be Enhanced Access NI cleared.

If you meet the essential criteria and are interested in this opportunity, please upload your CV via the link provided. Zuzana Dojcsarova will contact shortlisted candidates to confirm the next step or call 02825642699.