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Job description

As a member of the Community Facilities & Resources Team the postholder will be required to: Ensure that the premises are available for use to all customers in an appropriate state and the terms and conditions of hire as set out by the Council are strictly adhered to. Assume additional duties as reasonably assigned by the Community Centre Co-Ordinator to meet changing business needs and requirements and cover for annual leave/other absences with due notice.

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 them where necessary, e.g. preparation of refreshments and snacks.
• Carry out a range of cleaning duties to include; washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning to all areas, including toilets and kitchen on a daily basis, washing all windows weekly, emptying of all litter bins and polishing.
• Check all rooms, extinguish all lights, empty bins, 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 ensuring that the car park is clean.
• Ensure the car park is salted and cleared of snow during periods of inclement weather.
• 6. Ensure all Health & Safety legislation, published relevant guidelines and Council Health & Safety policies and procedures are personally complied with in relation to the services and activities within the facility-
• Be fully conversant with the Council evacuation procedure and undertake fire warden training duties when appropriate.
• Periodic checks to be routinely carried out on fire extinguishers, lights, electronic counters, hand dryers and keep appropriate log records.
• Outside Office hours, deal with enquiries from the general public in relation to room hire and or mini bus bookings. On occasions take and receipt payment for room hire and provide occasional reception cover.
• Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.
• Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery.
• Ensure that areas within and around the car park and building generally are kept free from obstruction or debris including the removal of leaves.
• Report any defects, breakages or damages in line with maintenance protocol.
• Carrying out the necessary checks and procedures as per Council Policy.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• A 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 and first aid.
• Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1.1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of three years’ experience as outlined in 1.2 above.
• 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 have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.

Further Information

The shift pattern is: Monday, 6pm - 10pm Tuesday, 8am - 11am Wednesday, 8am - 11am Thursday, 8am - 11.30am Fri 6-10pm