Janitor / Handy Person

Janitor/Handyperson
Janitor
The Orchards, Northallerton
£23,151.49
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 20th September 2024
We have an opportunity available for a full time Janitor / Handyperson to join our team to provide efficient and effective janitorial support including ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained.
The role
You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of the premises and its contents, opening and opening and closing premises (gates, doors, windows) or the purpose of resident's use, room lettings, maintenance and emergency services. You'll conduct health and safety throughout, making sure emergency exits are kept clear and alarms tests are carried out, reporting any issues and documenting all inspections.
As part of your responsibilities, you will monitor systems and functions, including regular checks of heating systems, water temperatures and replace lamps / bulbs and domestic fuses. You will maintain records for repairs and heating systems, reporting all defects and malfunctions.
Your main responsibilities will include:
To remove waste bags from designated bin stores and other localities to central bin collection areas. To ensure bin areas are kept clean and tidy.
To clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps etc. and clean up spillages (which may include bodily spillages)
To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the premises particularly in adverse weather conditions
Reporting any acts of vandalism to the scheme coordinator and/or Police as necessary.
To undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.
To take delivery of post, stores materials and other goods. Unpack and store stock ensuring inventories are maintained as directed
To undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs, and to carry out minor redecoration of any area as appropriate
What we are looking for:
Previous Janitorial and client group experience or similar field.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organise and prioritise a demanding workload.
Good IT skills for recording, training and communication purposes.
Ability to work on own initiative and problem solve.
Good level of DIY skills.
Knowledge of COSHH Regulations
What we can offer in return:   
A competitive salary   
Extra day of annual leave for birthdays totalling 33 pro rata (inc. bank holidays). Annual leave also increases for every year of service up to 5 years totalling 38 days (inc bank hols)   
Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
A range of other benefits    
At Broadacres we are an equal opportunities and disability confident employer who welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community, and we encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in areas of the organisation. 
Please note: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. We will be interviewing as applications come in so apply early to avoid disappointment

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