Job Description: Cleaner/Caretaker Location Augustine United Church Reports to Centre Manager Salary £12.60 per hour Annual Leave 28 days per annum (pro rata) Pension Employer will match employee contributions at 5% of gross salary Hours This post involves regular morning hours Monday-Friday. 15 hours per week (3 hours per day) are guaranteed. Additional hours may be offered by mutual arrangement. Permanent contract. Job Purpose The cleaner/caretaker is primarily responsible for the efficient daily cleaning and maintenance of Augustine United Church, taking care of the fabric of the building and ensuring we are complying with all relevant hygiene regulations. The cleaner/caretaker is part of a team comprising the Minister, Treasurer, Centre Manager, Church Assistant and other caretaking staff. The post is under the direct supervision of the Centre Manager. All staff at Augustine United Church work together to provide a high level of customer service to users of our building, maintaining our reputation as a friendly and high quality venue for hire in the centre of the city. Training in health & safety, first aid and other such appropriate qualifications will be considered for the right candidate. Job Duties Cleaning & hygiene Thorough cleaning of the whole building, following a cleaning schedule of daily, weekly, monthly and 6 monthly tasks – including deep cleaning of areas as and when necessary. Taking charge of the cleaning consumables and supplies and alerting the Centre Manager when stocks need to be replenished. Ensuring all rubbish and recycling is collected and disposed of safely and in the proper manner. Providing guidance to all staff on correct use of cleaning products/equipment and hygiene regulations. Maintenance Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including some working at height Room setups Setting up and cleaning of halls and meeting rooms prior to use, including the movement of furniture and the preparation of heating and lighting. Working with people On occasion, being present to welcome hirers and assist them with their events, including setting up audio visual equipment as required (connecting a laptop to projectors, turning on a PA system and microphones). Providing a high level of customer service when interacting with building users to ensure their events run smoothly Giving access and assistance to contractors and officials requiring access to the building. Person Specification Critical Competencies Ability to manage a commercial building cleaning regime efficiently and within legal and regulatory frameworks Essential Ability to organise facilities for a range of premises users Essential Good communication skills Essential Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff and with customers Essential Good level of fitness Essential Technical knowledge/education Ability to undertake basic buildings repair/maintenance Essential Understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to cleaning Essential Experience of working with external contractors Desirable Ability to support building users with audio visual systems Desirable Experience required for the role Experience of cleaning in a commercial or industrial setting Essential Understanding of and experience of customer care Essential Experience of events set-up and supervision Desirable Aptitude and attitude Not required to be a practising Christian but must be in sympathy with the broad aims of the whole organisation. Essential Ability to work on own initiative to agreed plans and targets Essential Flexibility Essential An interest in community activity which promotes inclusion Desirable All posts at Augustine United Church are subject to a Level 1 (Basic) Disclosure criminal record check