Caretaker – Temp

Caretaker wanted for immediate start on interim role.

To carry out repairs and maintenance and minor re-decoration at the hall as required. To inspect repairs reported by residents on site prior to notifying the Hall Manager.
General litter picking and refuse disposal in and around the Hall and grounds and to keep the refuse areas clean at all times.
To maintain landscaped areas and courtyard as directed by the Hall Management.
General porterage including the movement of goods in, furniture, kitchen equipment and other heavy items.
Regular inspections of all residential accommodation for the purpose of verifying residents Health & Safety, checking for damage or misuse of facilities and for the maintenance of correct standards of cleanliness, hygiene and provision.
Maintaining adequate arrangements for security and safety including the inspection of fire fighting equipment and detectors and the enforcement of safety procedures in emergency situations. To inform the Hall management of any equipment that has been tampered with.
Maintaining adequate arrangements for the removal of refuse and to keep the refuse area clean. Ensuring the general tidiness of the surrounding land, courtyard and car park.
General cleaning of all communal areas on a regular basis e.g. Corridors, offices, residents rooms on their departure, and external areas. Also, to assist with periodic deep cleaning.
To ensure that the site is secure at all times. Ensuring safe access to buildings at all times.
Receiving and the distribution of mail for residents.
Maintain a log of all materials and requisites for your duties and advise the Hall Management as required.
To maintain an up to date diary of all events/incidents on the complex and report to Hall manager as necessary.
To liase, give access, and monitor the work of all contractors/ operatives/ tradespeople to ensure performance is consistent with the appropriate standards laid down by th halls and to notify the Hall Manager in all cases of non-compliance.
To be familiar with all policies, services and facilities available from the hall so as to be able to resolve/answer routine queries on tenancy matters or enquiries from residents on the scheme.
To at all times adhere to the policies and procedures laid down by student halls.
Registering of residents and their guests as and when required.
Answering queries both face to face and on the telephone.
Allocation and security of all door entry swipe cards and bedroom keys to residents and appropriate visitors.
Not to allow entry to any unauthorised visitors.
Dealing with inappropriate parking on site and on adjacent property. To monitor the car parks at the halls and not to allow access to any unauthorised vehicles.
To inform the manager at any time on any aspect of the Hall that he or she feels may require attention.
Uniform/ protective clothing will be provided which must be worn at all times.
The post holder may be required to undertake internal training courses/ sessions to facilitate the duties asked of them.
To assist the Hall Management in monthly checks to ensure that the flats are being kept clean and tidy and that there are no health and safety or maintenance issues outstanding.
To monitor the C.C.T.V. system and to report any irregularities immediately to the Hall Management or the appropriate emergency services.
To check landlord’s internal and external light fittings, replacing bulbs and adjusting time locks, as necessary.
To hold keys of vacant properties to facilitate both the access to flats/communal areas in accordance with the Hall managers requirements.
To hold a master when on duty to be used in case of an emergency.
The post is full time based on a 40 hour working week. This will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays, working weeks run from Monday to Sunday with shifts worked on 5 days from 7, and may involve irregular shift patterns.
From time to time the Hall Management may require the post holder to work additional/alternative hours to provide extra cover according to operational demands.
Appropriate rates of pay will be given to the post holder for work carried out above the 40 hours. The foregoing will involve irregular hours, days and duration of attendance, and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties of the post.
You may be asked to carry out other tasks that are comparable with your duties.
Tasks of a similar nature may be allocated by the Hall manager, not least of which shall be those seen as contributing to the general overall development of the service provided.
The post holder will be expected to be contactable out of work hours in case of emergency and if cover is required.