Job title: Caretaker

Post Number: ES8002/8044

Reports to: Premises Officer

Department: Estate and Facilities Management

Location: Moulsecoomb

Grade: 2

Purpose of the role: The role will involve providing general caretaking and soft facilities support services on our Moulsecoomb campus. Providing a first point of contact in a reception role for students, staff and visitors

Line management responsibility for: N/A

Main areas of responsibility:

·  To be responsible for buildings on a daily basis with a view to ensuring site security and controlling legitimate access reporting any concerns promptly and concisely.

·  To play a key role in ensuring that fire, health and safety regulations and general emergency procedures are observed and implemented ensuring safe access and egress at all times.

·  To provide a first response to all emergencies in accordance with university procedures, liaising with emergency services and other outside agencies, as required.

·  To provide a focal point for general inquiries helping to foster and maintain good customer relations.

·  To carry out general post duties, sorting, delivering and collecting mail ensuring all specialist delivery documentation is handled correctly.

·  To provide courier and portering support including the movement of furniture, deliveries, stores and equipment, as required.

·  To ensure a good standard or readiness for the site and to liaise with the Cleaning Supervisor to ensure a good standard of cleanliness assisting with cleaning duties, as required.

General responsibilities

These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.

·  To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.

·  To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible

·  To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

·  To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act

The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E).

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Essential criteria / A, I, E
Knowledge / ·  A good working knowledge of safe working practices, health and safety legislation and security alarms and access control systems.
·  A proven commitment to working effectively and efficiently to a high standard.
·  To be adept at the use of computers and have IT skills including word processing, excel, email and associated packages. / A, I, E
Qualifications / ·  No specific education or training.
Experience / ·  Must be able to show previous experience working in a soft facilities role previously.
·  Must be able to show previous experience of working in an environment where high standards of cleanliness, safety, security and organisation were required.
·  Must possess good communication skills able to respond clearly to enquiries and provide concise information. / A, I, E
Managing People / ·  Must be able to oversee contractors ensuring that they follow university procedures at all times.
·  Must be able to show an ability to work as part of a small team.
·  Must have the ability to work under limited supervision using your own initiative and complete tasks independently.
·  Must be able to foster and maintain excellent working relationships with students, staff and visitors. / A, I, E
Technical/work based skills / ·  Must be able to show a commitment to continuous professional self-development.
·  Must be able to listen well and understand the needs of others.
·  To be adaptable and receptive to change. / A, I
Other requirements / ·  Must hold a full UK drivers licence and not have been convicted of any major motoring offence or been previously disqualified in order to be able to drive university vehicles between site. This is required because there may be a need to travel swiftly to another site to assist with an emergency or to take equipment or packages to other site for example.
·  You should also have the ability to lift items (sometimes heavy) on a relatively frequent basis in accordance with manual handling procedures. / A, I
Desirable / ·  CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety or similar.
·  Qualified in First Aid at Work or a willingness to undertake training
·  Previous experience working in an academic environment. / A, I

·  Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade dependent upon experience and previous salary.

·  This is a full time post working 37 hours any five days from a seven day working week 05.30 to 13.30 and 13.30 to 21.30 on alternate shifts.

·  Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’ service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, is pro-rated for part time employees.

Grades / Basic entitlement per year / Grades / After 5 years’ service
1-3 / 23 days / 1-3 / 28 days
4-7 / 25 days / 4-7 / 30 days
8-9 / 27 days / 8-9 / 30 days

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