Caretaker

To take care of the premises and its contents and to prevent, as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment.

To open the premises, as required, each morning and at other times as required prior to the commencement of business and to check that heating system is operational and that rooms are adequately heated in season.

To close the premises on termination of activities and to ensure that the premises is safely secured for the night, that all doors, windows, etc. are closed and that all controls on central heating systems, radiators, storage heaters, etc. are set to come into timely operation in the morning in season.

To act as keyholder and, if required, be available for security alarm calls outside of working hours.

To keep safe custody of the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has access to any part of the building.

To control the entry and exit of students and other users to and from premises and grounds.

To be available for overtime, if required.

To undertake the co-ordination and supervision of the cleaning of the premises and to ensure the property is cleaned to appropriate Cleaning Standards.

To list promptly all requisitions for repairs to cleaning equipment or replenishing cleaning materials.

To remove rubbish & waste materials and to ensure their safe storage pending removal from premises.

To be responsible for the heating of the building(s), to ensure that boilers, burners, etc. are maintained in good working order, to ensure fuel stocks (where appropriate) are maintained at acceptable levels, and to monitor usage to ensure efficient and economic operation.

To monitor the electricity usage to ensure efficient and economic operation.

To have rooms ready for use at least half an hour prior to use.

To move furniture, equipment and materials as required.

To carry messages and errands within the premises and to other centres as required.

To maintain an oversight of the proper and safe use of car park spaces.

To carry out stewarding and other sundry duties.

To assist tradesmen, maintenance staff or deliverymen.

To assist, as may be required, with the organisation of exhibitions of students’ or other works within or without the precincts of the premises.

To note and arrange for the receipt of stores, class materials and other materials for general use and for the transfer of stores, equipment and similar transactions.

To ensure each day that all fuses, light bulbs (internal and external) and light controls are in order and to replace fuses and bulbs as necessary.

To undertake minor maintenance of the premises, such as touching up paintwork, tightening screws in doors, windows, furniture, etc. and to ensure that gutters are kept clear.

To carry out grounds maintenance, weeding, mowing and planting, as required, and to ensure that the grounds are neat, presentable and free from litter.

To test drains occasionally and ensure they are kept clean and functioning properly at all times.