Place and Economic Growth Facilities Management Facilities Operatives (Failsworth and Royton Town Halls) Ref: 000732 Contract: Permanent Salary: 25,183 - 27,269 per annum (Grade 3) Hours: 36.66 per week Location: Failsworth Town Hall or Royton Town Hall Closing Date: Sunday 8th 2025 Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: To have full responsibility for the management and maintenance of the building and its surrounding areas and the key person for staff to report any issues relating to Facilities Management. To provide a welcoming and safe environment for all building users; to ensure the security of buildings and contents; to maintain high standards of cleanliness and undertake porterage and handyperson duties. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the opening and closing of the premises and providing a welcoming high-quality customer service and safe environment for building users. Responsible for the internal and external cleaning of the building to include hard and soft surfaces and emptying of all bins around the building into the outside recycling bin area. Responsible for the security of the premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms, fire warden and key-holder responsibilities). Responsible for opening and closing the building for evening use at times when events are scheduled and carry out general duties to ensure the safety and security of visitors to the building during events. Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum: Responsible for carrying out daily weekly and monthly checks and to record the results using the Weblog system, including daily fire escape checks, daily building checks, weekly flushing of infrequently used water outlets, weekly fire alarm tests, weekly panic alarm tests, monthly utility meter reading and monthly water temperature checks (this list is not exhaustive) Responsible to carry out daily inspections for internal and external defects and to repair where appropriate, or to report to the Property Service Desk To assist building users by setting up the rooms and ensuring they are clean and ready for use To provide caretaking cover in all Facilities Management buildings as required including daily building checks and recording the outcomes of these onto the electronic property database. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. 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We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years service The option to purchase additional annual leave. An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Staff recognition and celebration events. Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, have previously been in or currently in care, those that are carers, and those who have served in the Armed Forces as a regular, reserve or cadet. 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