Facilities Caretaker

**Job Description** About the Opportunity**

The role of Caretaker is a key support role to the Group Facilities Manager.

Connells is looking for 2 x part time caretakers 15 hours per week.

The role is part time, shared with another caretaker. Covering each other’s holidays, so a flexible individual is essential to ensure all aspects of the role are completed efficiently to a consistently high standard. Currently the hours are split:
Mon - Wed 06:30- 08:30 / 17:00 - 20:00 (15 hours per week) and Thurs & Friday 06:30 - 08:30 / 17:00 - 20.00 & Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 (15 hours per week). Sundays shared when required.

As key holders there will be call outs paid on a call out basis.

The Facilities Caretaker will be the focal point for the general functioning of the building as a comfortable work place for the staff and visitors. The scope of this role will include multiple and varied tasks and as such the successful applicant will be flexible, friendly and efficient in the execution of his or her duties and try to resolve or escalate situations as needed.

**The main duties**:

- As the primary key holder, unlock and close the building Monday - Saturday and disable intruder alarm.
- Switch on lights in the stairwells and offices in readiness for staff arrival and report any defective lighting.
- Monitor and control building temperature and adjust heating and/or air conditioning units as appropriate.
- Facilitate test of installed fire alarms each week on an agreed day and time.
- Provide General Maintenance to include but not limited to; Broken Desks and Chairs, Window blinds, Carpet tiles, simple plumbing issues etc.
- Assist in Desk moves together with the IT department.
- Manage the laundry collections and deliveries, and milk distribution.

**Skills & Experience Required by a Facilities Caretaker**:

- Ability to liaise confidently at all levels
- Team player
- Practical with DIY skills
- Understanding safe working practices and health and safety legislation

**About Us**:
**Connells Group**, one of the largest and most successful **estate agency** and **property services** providers in the UK. Founded in 1936 and with a network or over 1,250 branches, the Group combines **residential sales** and **lettings** expertise with a range of services including **new homes**, **mortgage services**, **surveying**, **conveyancing** and more

CF00159

Job Reference: CF00159