Part Time Caretaker - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Great Baddow Parish Council

Description

Job Title:
Caretaker


Weekly Hours: 14 hours per week (when on duty if job share)


Salary Pay Scale:
SCP 1 - £10.53 per hour


Responsible to:
Great Baddow Parish Council


Reporting to:
The Clerk to the Council (liaising with both the Assistant Clerk and
Admin Officer)


Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the preparation, clean up in conjunction with the cleaner and security of the Parish Hall during day, evening and weekend hires and any minor maintenance.

Ensuring the premises are unlocked, safety checked and set up as per the hirer's requirements, securing and locking the premises after the hire.

To clean the premises at the weekend if the hall is booked on a Saturday and Sunday. To maintain the Parish Council's buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment to ensure a satisfactory physical environment for the hirer.

The Caretaker role can be either a job share or a role for one person working every week. The job share would be a one week on and one week off working arrangement.

It is expected that the position provides cover for the Council Cleaner and, if appropriate, the second job sharer in times of sickness, holiday and planned absence.

The role will be paid a minimum of 14 hours per week worked. Any additional hours paid will be upon completion of a time sheet. Hours being undertaken Monday to Saturday with occasional additional hours being paid extra for a Sunday.


Overall Responsibilities

• To oversee the use of the premises and associated amenities by those who have hired the facilities ensuring that the building remains tidy and that all furniture and equipment is appropriately cleaned (where necessary) and stored after use.
• To open and close the Parish Hall at the agreed times which includes booked day, evening and weekend activities. Ensuring that hirers have arrived before leaving the premises.
• To set up the hall (chairs and tables) as per the requirements of the hirer and check the premises as per the hiring specification including: a) Fire exits

b) Emergency lighting c) First aid points

• To remind the hirer of the following: a) Location of the toilets b) Wifi Code c) Fire escapes/emergency exits d) Location of fire assembly point e) Emergency contact details
• To secure the building at the close of the hire, ensuring windows, doors and gates are locked, premises are vacated appropriately, the kitchen area is free of rubbish and appliances and taps are switched off.
• Manage any queries or problems associated with hirings/bookings on the day.

Reporting any issues or incidents to the Clerk.

• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the building (internal and external)

ONLY within capabilities, or within current legislation, e.g. replacing bulbs, minor plumbing issues, tap washer replacements, etc.

Drawing attention to the Clerk (or the Asst Clerk in the absence of the Clerk) to any repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the competence or responsibility of the Caretaker.

• To undertake sweeping, weeding and cutting back foliage from around the Parish

Hall and emptying the cigarette bin on a weekly basis. Routine cleaning of all tables and chairs on a quarterly basis.

• To carry out statutory checks e.g. fire alarms, risk assessments, emergency lighting etc. and maintain appropriate records.
• To act in a positive, polite and friendly manner as a point of contact for the Parish

Hall when on duty.

• To work safely at all times, adhering to the Great Baddow Parish Council Health and Safety policy, following equipment operating procedures and manufacturers' recommended guidelines.
• To comply with Health & Safety practices in accordance with HSE guidance and legislation and to take reasonable care for own Health and Safety, for colleagues and members of the public.
• Act as a key holder in case of the need for emergency access.
• Undertake regular visual checks on the premises and report any maintenance issues, damage or vandalism to the Clerk.
• To attend training courses as required to ensure the effective running of the service

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Therefore, there is

the expectation that the post holder(s) will carry out any other reasonable duties or requests from the Clerk, that are in keeping with this post or as may be determined from time to time by members of the Council.

Essential Desirable

Education Good level of interpersonal and

and communication skills. Good working

Qualifications knowledge of


Work Experience of taking responsibility for the Previous work

Experience security of premises. experience as a caretaker or related
Liaison with members of the public service experience

Relevant knowledge of Health and Safety Relevant knowledge issues (General) of Control of

Substances
Hazardous to
Health (COSHH)


Skills and Ability to undertake minor