Caretaker
Do you have experience of carrying out general building maintenance and grounds repairs?
Can you juggle and prioritise a wide range of tasks, in a working environment where no two days are the same?
If so, we are looking for a locally based, enthusiastic, conscientious, reliable and flexible person with the practical skills and experience to provide an effective caretaking and general maintenance service to join Moulsham Mill's dedicated team.
Moulsham Mill is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Chelmsford offering a range of serviced offices and meeting rooms to local businesses.
Job Overview
As Caretaker, you will work alongside other team members ensuring that the external and internal facilities are maintained to a high standard, and that the site as a whole is kept in a safe, sound and secure condition for staff, licensees and visitors.
Location: Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7PX
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7:30am to 10.00pm
Sat 8.00am to 6:00pm
Occasional Sundays
Hours of work: 26 hours split across the week, daytime and evening on a rota basis.
Hourly rate: £12.21
Responsible to: Mill Manager
Holidays: 24 days, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Duties
The range of duties will include, but is not limited to:
* Locking and unlocking premises; key holder responsibilities; and first point of call in an emergency call out situation, resetting systems as necessary
* Being a named Fire Marshall, undertaking weekly checks and being vigilant at all times with regards to fire risks and security breaches
* Reviewing CCTV footage as required
* Ensuring that heating and lighting is on or off at appropriate times
* Reading meters as required
* General first line repairs to premises, maintenance and caretaking tasks
* Liaise and work with contractors (e.g. fire, security alarm) as required
* Grass mowing, strimming, weeding, hedge cutting, litter picking and other general grounds maintenance as required
* Assisting the Maintenance Supervisor in undertaking regular inspections of the grounds, reporting defects, maintenance requirements and damage in a timely manner
* Porterage of small equipment, office supplies and maintenance supplies as required
* Preparation, maintenance and cleaning of meeting rooms, including setting up and general tidying
* Maintenance and replenishment of communal kitchens and toilets
* Cleaning and clearing of kitchen appliances as required
* Periodic cleaning of other areas, as and when needed
Person Specification
Essential:
* Basic Health & Safety awareness
* Ability to undertake all the physical aspects of the job
* Flexible, capable of working on own initiative and dealing with emergencies or unexpected events
* Experience of carrying out general building maintenance and grounds repairs
* Good knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing and maintenance tasks
* Good practical skills to work with hand and power tools
* Polite and helpful
* Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
Desirable:
* Trade background or sound knowledge of some (or all) of the following:
Plumbing
Electrics
Painting
Woodworking
* Experience of site security and safety, including use of CCTV and fire alarm systems
* Up to date knowledge of and/or current certification in some of the following:
Safe Manual Handling
COSHH
Working at Height
Why join us?
* A supportive, friendly environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Employer / employees contributed pension
If you enjoy variety, are willing to share your knowledge, skills and experience, have a 'can do' approach, and would you like to contribute to our diverse, vibrant, friendly environment - Moulsham Mill wants to hear from you
Please submit your cv and/or letter of application to:
or
Sarah Knowles
Moulsham Mill
Parkway
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 7PX
Closing date: We wish to fill this position as soon as possible, and will be assessing applications as they come in.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person