Caretaker - Plumpton, United Kingdom - Plumpton College

Description

We are seeking to recruit a caretaker to join our Estates team in an operational role. The successful applicant will be approachable and able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.

They will able to safely and confidently carry out manual handlingtasks, have an awareness of COSHH regulations, and ideally, have experience of working in a similar role.

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including 26 electable days plus 5 efficiency days at Christmas, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a TOTUM card, gym use, and free onsite parking.

Itis essential that you have your own transport due to the location of the role and the hours of work.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development.

At Plumpton College we are Ambitious &Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you

• Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing nondiscriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis._
• Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment._

Job Purpose

The post-holder will play a lead role in maintaining the professional presentation of the college site and ensure that the site is ready for the varied demands of students, staff and visitors whilst also working to reduce the college's carbon footprint.

This role demands a blend of coordination and hands-on practical activity to work closely with the wider estates team and cross college colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job

Cleaning & Waste Management

• Support the Head of Estates and Safety to coordinate the activity of employed and contracted cleaning services to maximise efficiency and maintain clean and hygienic facilities at all times.
• Act as the main point of contact for the college's waste management contract to ensure timely collections and adherence to recycling procedures. In doing so, support the cleaning team to ensure that crosssite waste transportation is undertaken as partof daily tasks to reduce pest issues.
• Ensure the adequate provision of appropriate bins across the college site.
• Undertake cleaning tasks in response to site demands or staff absence.

Maintaining safe premises

• Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations within cleaning and maintenance stores.
• Undertake such tasks as are necessary to maintain sufficient, appropriate and clear signage relating to aspects of safety (for example; speed limits, location & directional signs, fire safety, hazard warning).
• Act as a Fire Warden for the main college building and assist in fire safety system testing and inspection.
• Conduct regular site checks and proactively address issues encountered (for example; trip hazards, broken fittings, unsafe building conditions). Ensure all issues that cannot be rectified are appropriately reported.
• Support the Student Services team to ensure that buildings are secured and appropriately protected at all times.
• Assist the wider Estates team by ensuring that contractors are managed in line with college policy.
• Work with other teams to quickly and safely cordon off risk areas on site; ensure clear follow on communication.

Site Presentation

• Ensure that all deliveries are swiftly moved to correct department locations and provide general portering assistance across the college.
• Check noticeboards to ensure that out of date information and damaged notices are removed.
• Conduct daily checks and periodic audits to ensure that classrooms and communal areas are professionally presented and set up as per user demands. Utilise the Helpdesk system to act on staff set up requests.
• Support the wider Estate and IT teams to carry out office moves for colleagues within agreed timescales.
• Ensure that student lockers are clean and working; as part of this ensure that all lockers are emptied at year end with sufficient communication to students.
• Support other college teams in setting up facilities for events. On occasions, work as part of a wider team to ensure the successful delivery of these events (for example; visitor parking, site tours).
• Work closely with the Student Records and Exams teams to ensure that rooms are adequately set up for exams and assessments.

Building maintenance & efficiency

• Undertake basic maintenance tasks such as the installation/removal of signage & dispensers, lighting replacements and door locks.
• Control external lighting to achieve maximum efficiency without compromising safety.
• Carry out guttering & drain inspections and undertake remedial work where possible.
• Act in such a way to minimise electricity, water, gas and oil consumption. Carry out site checks to cut wasteful activity and challenge and influence the behaviour of others to adopt a mindful approach to utility usage. Where required, support colleaguesto obtain meter readings and undertake investigative work.

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge / Qualities

• Professional
• Supportive
• Enterprising
• Passionate
• Ambitious and progressive

A detailed job desription and person specification is available on our website.