Job description
Caretaker - Northern Regional College
JOB TITLE: CARETAKER
SALARY: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, £ per hour, following 12 weeks a shift allowance will be paid.
Location: Magherafelt or Coleraine
1. full time
2. Immediate start available
3. Duration: Until end of December 2025 with possible extension
4. Shift patterns: 0700-1500 & 1400-2200.
There is a possibility the successful candidate will be required to work at other campuses depending on the needs of the business
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Security:
* Participate in procedures to ensure the security of the Premises and its contents.
* Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the Estates Site Manager authorises another person to do so.
* Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day.
* Maintain safe custody of the keys of the premises and the allocation of keys for Cleaning (where appropriate).
* Operate Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Building Security Systems, (including security camera system) and report any faults.
* Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that (a) the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and (b) any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the Estates Site Manager
Mechanical and Electrical Services
* Replace lamps and tubes using appropriate equipment.
* Inspect and report any defects on firefighting equipment.
Cleaning - in conjunction with an outsourced provider
* Clean the designated areas as identified by the Estates Site Manager.
* Assist the Estates Site Manager in organising and controlling the work of cleaning staff to ensure that College standards are met.
* Ensure that all hard surfaces and paths and ornamental grounds (including lawns and hedges) around the property are maintained, clean, tidy and free of litter. * Undertake grass cutting/removal, from grass areas, weeding of paved areas and trimming of shrubs.
* Ensure that all external surfaces drains, drainpipes and gullies and kitchen grease-traps are free flowing and clean. * Ensure that bins are secured, washed and cleaned and in good working order.
* Ensure that all litter bins are emptied on a daily basis.
* Provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises to deal with such things as spillage, flooding, toilet cleaning, litter or any cleaning problem associated with weather conditions.
* Clean external signs, light covers, and notices.
* Ensure cleaning materials and equipment are kept in good condition, used and stored correctly.
* Prepare and clean facilities for required use under the direction of the Estates Site Manager. * Ensure that all internal and external fixed glass surfaces are cleaned using the appropriate equipment provided to ensure safe working conditions.
* Ensure Cleaning staff wear Personal Protective Equipment and/or Work wear when provided.
* Direct appropriate deliveries to goods inwards bay for storage and accept without inspection.
* Confirm the destination of the goods/equipment.
* Inform the recipient of the arrival of the goods/equipment and then sign off the transfer of the goods to the recipient.
* Transport all refuse to their collection point and implement segregation procedures in compliance with the college's waste management policy.
* Prepare rooms for examinations and other purposes as directed by the Estates Site Manager with equipment, furniture and materials as required.
* Maintain furniture and materials in common areas, corridors and social areas to ensure a safe environment.
* Provide an in-college delivery service of goods and equipment.
* Participate in the inter-campus delivery of Estates related goods and equipment.
Handy-person Duties
* Assist maintenance technicians when required in carrying out maintenance work as instructed by the Building Officer within the competence of the post holder and minor repairs and paintwork to the building and grounds.
Training
* Caretakers will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade (to include College wide training in policies etc.)
Selection Criteria:
5. GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or satisfactory performance in College in-house tests.
6. Minimum 6 months in an Caretaker / Estates-related role, with experience in Securing premises, Grounds maintenance and Area cleaning
7. Must be able to respond to an alarm notification and attend site within 20 minutes. Flexibility required due to shift patterns: 0700-1500 & 1400-2200.
Must be able to respond to alarm notifications and reach the site within 20 minutes.
8. The successful candidate will need to be Enhanced Access NI cleared.