Location
Carrickfergus
Position
Caretaker
Vacancy Type
Temporary

Job Description

Contact Gillian Wilkinson   |  028 2563 1555  | [email protected]

Caretaker - Carrickfergus  - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council

Join Mid & East Antrim as a Community Centre Caretaker and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for users.

About the role: 
  • £13.69 per hour
  • Public Sector 
  • 4 months with a possible extension
  • Location: Carrickfergus 
  • A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post.
  • Please note closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 12th May at 10am however you can register your interest for other council vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role: 
 
  • Open and close the facility/facilities as required including checking that the premises, associated out buildings and perimeters are properly secured, setting the intruder alarm system as required. 
  • Monitor electronic booking system, set up and prepare rooms for bookings, liaise with the user group when on site and respond to requests.  
  • Act as the designated key holder for the facility/facilities, be responsible for facilitating on-site visitors or contractors, and be on stand-by to attend to rapid response and emergency call-outs as required. 
  • Ensure the effective operation of various systems within the building such as fire alarms, intruder alarm, CCTV, heating, lighting, plumbing and audio-visual systems, liaising with the relevant staff within Council in the event of malfunctions. Report any internal defects or maintenance issues in a timely fashion and in accordance with Council policy and procedures. 
  • Carry out general cleaning duties to include cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting to include toilets and associated facilities and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate the necessary powered equipment.  
  • Order, maintain and ensure safe storage of cleaning materials, waste and recyclable material and consumable products in line with Council policies and procedures.
What you'll need for this role:
  • Hold a minimum of Entry Level Essential Skills qualification in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy
  • Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 2 years' experience to include:
  • Use of commercial cleaning equipment
  • Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples, that they have 2 years' experience to include:
  • Dealing withe members of the public, providing excellent customer service 
  • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.  Apply online, email [email protected], or call Gillianon 028 2563 1555 to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

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