PT Caretaker (52 week temporary contract) Lisburn

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.

Duties include:

• Opening and closing of building.
• Set up and take down of meeting rooms.
• All Health and Safety checks and record keeping.
• Cleaning duties for the building.
• Undertake appropriate training.
• Work as part of a 4-person team.

KEY 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 ensure that the car park is clean.
• Ensure areas within and around the car park and building are kept free from obstruction or debris including the removal of leaves.
• Ensure the car park is salted and cleared of snow during periods of inclement weather.
• Report any defects, breakages or damages in line with maintenance protocol.
• Carry out the necessary checks and procedures as per Council Policy in relation to the use of the Community Minibuses.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 GCSE passes at grade A-C, NVQ level 2 or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 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.
• First Aid.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of CoSHH.
• Knowledge of cleaning material stock taking.

General:

• 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.

Other Information:

• Target Start Date: 20 April 26
• Closing Date: 13 April 26
• Hours of Work: 18.50 per week
• The shift pattern is: Mon 6-10pm, Tue 8-11am, Wed 8-11am, Thu 8-11.30am, Fri 6-10pm
• Rate of Pay: £13.69 per hour plus accrued holiday pay
• Location: Lisburn

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on 02890 421047 or 07812 017416 to speak to one of our consultants. The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.