Caretaker / Cleaner

PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST:

The Caretaker/Cleaner is responsible to the Customer Services Manager for providing a number of functions in relation to the management and cleaning of the Council Offices.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain the cleanliness of the building and surrounding area including the Council Chamber, Committee Room, Offices and toilets.
• Open and close the Council Offices making sure that the entire premises are secure. Testing the Fire Alarm system on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that the building is heated satisfactorily and that any faults with the boiler are reported in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the Council Chamber and Committee Room are properly appointed prior to each meeting taking place.
• Attend to Council, Committee and other meetings outside normal working hours and admit members of the public and press as necessary.
• Prepare tea and coffee for meetings, providing hot water for tea and meal breaks in the staff canteen and cleaning dishes as necessary.
• Carry out routine low level maintenance as required.
• To comply with and promote equality, health and safety in accordance with Council Policies and legal requirements.
• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post.

EXPERIENCE

·      Previous cleaning experience

·      Experience in key holding, opening, closing, and securing work premises

·      Record keeping

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·      Good interpersonal skills

·      Good communication skills

·      Ability to use own initiative

·      Flexible and adaptable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

·     Applicants must be available to work outside normal hours including evenings and weekends and attend to meetings at the Council outside of normal working hours as necessary

·     Applicants must be flexible and will work across both Church Street and City Hall as required

·     Applicants should have sufficient mobility to meet the nature and requirements of the post