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Job description

To provide cleaning and non-cleaning services under the direction of the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person and in accordance with the practices and procedures of Libraries NI.

Responsibilities

• Security duties to include open and close the premises and grounds, ensure that all windows are closed; doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.
• Safe custody of the keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by the Cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day.
• Operate Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm, Security Camera and Building Security Systems and report any faults, report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the designated Line Managery.
• Apply grit/rock salt in times of snow and frost to ensure pathways and entrances are free from snow and ice.
• Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system, lighting and heating of the premises, ensure adequate fuel is orders, monitor and document the usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Clean the premises, plan, organise and control the work of Cleaning staff, ensure that all hard surfaces and paths and ornamental grounds around the property are clean, tidy and free of litter.
• Empty on a daily basis litter bins, replenish toiletries, clean external signs, light covers, clean non-electrical fittings.
• Receipt and transport of stores and materials delivers, dispatch goods from the building, assist with the setting out and removal of tables and chairs, set bins out for collection, prepare rooms.
• Prepare reports on the cleaning of premises, maintain records of stocks and equipment, record staff attendance, holidays, monitoring the use of the car park.
• Erect shelving, do minor repair jobs, touch-up paint work, undertake basic plumbing jobs.
• Transport all surplus waste materials to the nearest waste disposal site, deliver library materials to other premises as required.
• Duties relevant to the grade as required, by the line manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Hold a valid, full Driving Licence.
• A minimum of one years’ experience working as Assistant Building Supervisor, Caretaker or similar role in a medium/large building.
• Previous responsibility for security of building, opening/closing and key holder duties.
• Knowledge of building cleaning methods and the use of electrical cleaning machinery e.g. floor polishing equipment.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and practices e.g. COSHH and/or CLP regulations.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own.
• Flexible to work a mix of mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends if service requires.

Further Information

Application Form available for completion. Building Supervisor (no supervision).