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Job description

To be responsible through the Building Cleaning Supervisor to the Building Cleaning Officer and other relevant officers for the provision of general cleaning, labouring and portering duties at various council locations as directed. To attend council functions as required.

Responsibilities

• To carry out general cleaning duties in all areas of the City Hall, Cecil Ward Building and other Belfast City Council locations as directed, including the use of all cleaning, buffing, polishing, vacuuming and other necessary machinery.
• To transport, erect and dismantle tables, chairs, mobile staging and a range of ancillary equipment in all the main function rooms within the City Hall and at all other locations as specified, in a timely and efficient manner.
• To assist as required in liaising with event organisers to ensure that all layout, legal, health and safety, evacuation, entrance and egress requirements are fulfilled with regard to the setting up of functions in all of councils function rooms.
• To provide a full portering service to the council, including the collection and disposal of recyclable and other refuse and the collection and delivery of mail and other items between the main civic buildings of the council.
• To attend as required at ceremonial and other functions and to assist as required with bar duties and hospitality and the setting-up and dismantling of equipment.
• To replenish all towels, toilet rolls, soap dispensers and similar items.
• To assist the handyperson as required, including the setting up and dismantling of audio-visual and other equipment.
• To provide deep-cleaning services and assist with office moves, re-locations etc and the movement of office furniture etc as required.
• To receive daily deliveries at the back gate of the City Hall and transport them to the appropriate recipients as required.
• To assist as necessary in the cleaning of public conveniences and other facilities outside the City Hall, to open/close and secure these premises where required and to report any incidents or damage to the Building Cleaning Officer or Supervisor.
• To assist as required in the induction and training of new recruits, agency and other temporary workers.
• To undergo all training deemed necessary to effectively carry out all of the above, as required.
• To carry out any other relevant duties as directed by the Buildings Projects Manager(s).

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of applications forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one years relevant experience in at least two of following three areas:
• Carrying out deep cleaning duties which must include experience of using cleaning machinery and making sure that all machinery and chemicals are safely used in accordance with health and safety regulations;
• Setting up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for a range of functions; And/or Portering duties across a range of sites.
• An understanding of how to use cleaning equipment and chemicals appropriately.
• Good inter-personal skills with an awareness of the importance of customer care.
• A basic understanding of the health and safety responsibilities attached to the post to ensure the safety of council employees and members of the public.
• The ability to work well both individually and as part of a busy team.