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Caretaker / Handyperson / Facilities Maintenance / Keyholder

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Job Description - Caretaker / Handyperson / Facilities Maintenance / Keyholder

Caretaker / Handyperson who can act as a keyholder for the property, carrying out facilities maintenance, maintaining equipment and keeping the premises clean and tidy whilst delivering a first-class service for customers booking the venue is required for a Schools Trust, based in Barkingside, Ilford, Essex.

SALARY: £12.21 per hour+ Benefits

LOCATION: Barkingside, Ilford, Essex (IG6)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time,Casual

WORKING HOURS: Must be available to work full-time when needed and some evenings and weekends. The number of working hours may increase or decrease depending on the amount of use taking place at the venue during community lettings periods.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a reliable, enthusiastic Caretaker / Handyperson who can act as a keyholder for the property, carrying out facilities maintenance, maintaining equipment and keeping the premises clean and tidy whilst delivering a first-class service for customers booking the venue.

Working as the Caretaker / Handyperson you will report to the Head of Business Service and will be responsible for holding keys to the site, opening and closing the facilities and managing bookings and equipment.

As Caretaker / Handyperson you will be passionate about delivering excellent customer service and delivering solutions to problems that may arise during bookings and will be available to work evenings and weekends.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Caretaker / Handyperson will include:

  • Holding keys to the premises
  • Open and close the premises for scheduled bookings, ensuring security
  • Maintaining equipment and ensuring facilities are clean, tidy and presentable
  • Perform basic cleaning after events and liaise with contractors as needed
  • Check facilities after bookings to ensure standards are met and address any issues
  • Provide excellent customer service, including showing clients around and resolving queries or complaints

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working in a customer focussed environment
  • A thorough practically based understanding of premises maintenance issues
  • An understanding of health, safety and security issues and relevant legislation affecting schools
  • Be willing to work on a shift/rotational basis which includes weekends
  • An ability to establish good working relationships

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken.

The school is committed to safety and child protection - an enhanced DBS is carried out on all staff and all applicants will be expected to complete an application form.

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-C13516

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