The Purpose of this Role:- To ensure that the establishment where the individual is employed is opened and closed at the designated times, in the approved conditions for occupancy, including daily cleaning duties. Expectation and Outcomes of this Role:- To ensure the maintenance of a hygienic, functional environment that facilitates the effective conduct of Council Business. Your responsibilities are to:- To carry out such reasonable duties as instructed by the Operations Officer to support the function and cleaning of the establishment. Security 1. Attend to the opening and closing of the premises at designated times and to be responsible for general security at all times. In connection with this caretakers may be called out at unsociable hours or at weekends to deal with security problems, make emergency repairs or allow for emergency repairs. 2. To carry out prescribed security duties for the establishment, to take all reasonable and practical steps to prevent trespass. 3. Key Holder responsibility, but at times of Caretaker absence a nominated key holder in situ to cover. Boiler Duties/ Energy Conservation 1. To oversee, as set out in the energy conservation instructions, the efficient working of heating plant and lighting, monitor fuel consumption and re-order when necessary, keep required records and maintain specified standards of performance. 2. To read meters as required and maintain approved records including any concerned with energy and water conservation matters, to be aware of the location of all stop clocks, fire points and power services. Experience The Caretaker should have experience of: Working in a team Basic clerical/ administrative experience. Experience of building security duties, including alarm setting. Cleaning Duties In addition, the Caretaker might have experience of: Working within an educational environment. Previous caretaking and/ or cleaning experience. Previous experience of working with heating systems. Knowledge and understanding The Caretaker should have knowledge and understanding of: The varied roles of all staff in the educational process; The basic principles of alarming and securing premises; The basic principles of site management; The importance of Health & Safety Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker Caretaker