Caretaker - Adecco : Job Details

Are you someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same? Do you have a passion for maintaining and improving buildings? If so, our client is looking for not just one, but two caretakers to join their team. As a caretaker, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's three venues. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance to event set-up and breakdown.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Carry out day-to-day caretaking, cleaning, opening/locking up duties at the three Lewes Town Council venues.
• Responsible for basic building and equipment maintenance, repair, set-up and breakdown of events and functions, cleaning, stock monitoring, and assisting the Venue Managers where appropriate.
• Supervise the buildings during operating hours on a shift work basis, including split shifts, emergency cover, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as required.
• Have due care and respect when working within the venues as historic Grade 2 listed buildings as a working office suite, as a public cultural venue for artistic and dramatic performances, displays and exhibitions, public meetings, and for council and civic functions.

Key Tasks:

• Maintain all buildings, offices, halls, kitchens, and toilets ensuring they are in a clean and tidy condition and well presented.
• Act as point-of-contact for hirers and other users/patrons of the venues as required when on shift and in the building.
• Ensure proper operation of all systems, equipment and ensure safety-related procedures are implemented.
• Maintain appropriate stocks and availability of consumable materials.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and proper manner to the best standard possible and using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Check that all tools, machinery and equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and that, as appropriate, all PPE (personal protective equipment) is worn - helmets, goggles, glasses etc.
• Undertake health and safety checks and inspections of Town Council property, immediately rectifying minor defects if possible, reporting damage etc. promptly.
• Include regular inspection of land; buildings; paths; fences; boundary walls; gates; signage; site equipment; fixtures & fittings etc.
• Undertake grounds maintenance and horticultural duties as required.
• When works are not within the capability/remit of the post-holder, monitor satisfactory completion of works where carried-out by third party contractors.
• Ensure security of the premises, act as key holder for properties and land as required and where appropriate, setting alarm systems.
• If locking-up, ensure all windows and exits are locked and secure. Ensure that all taps and lights are turned off. Check that nobody is left in the building. Close and alarm the venue (times will vary).
• Ensure that all health and safety requirements are followed. Complete routine safety checks.

If you are looking for a diverse and exciting role where you can make a real impact, our client would love to hear from you. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join their dynamic team! Apply now and take the next step in your caretaking career.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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