Caretaker

**About The Role**:
**At GRAHAM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier. We are seeking a Caretaker to join us to help us create a hassle-free environment for our clients and engineers.**

**Energised by continued growth and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £948m per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are an experienced**
**Caretaker**
**with an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team.**

**Location: NWRC Derry/Londonderry**

**Hours Per Week: 36hrs Monday-Friday**

**Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime**

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**The Caretaker will be responsible for**:
**SECURITY**
- _Be responsible for securing premises including ensuring all windows are closed, doors & gates, both internal & external are locked at the end of each day_
- _Open & close the premises & grounds, except in circumstances where the Facilities Manager or other Authorised Person authorises another person to do so_
- _Control and monitor access and departures of staff/deliveries/visitors to college car parks._
- _Safe custody of keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to staff (where approved by the Facilities Manager)_
- _Operate fire alarm, intruder alarm & building security systems & report any faults to the Facilities Manager or Helpdesk_
- _Attend after-hour alarm callouts, & where appropriate ensure that the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the FM or other Authorised Person_
- _During normal working hours report any suspicious activity or breach of security immediately to the Facilities Manager or Helpdesk_
- _Any breach of security must be reported to the FM or Helpdesk_

**_MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES_**
- _Efficient operation of the premises boilers/heating system as required by the Facilities Manager in accordance with the Client_’_s energy efficiency policy_
- _Replace lamps, tubs & plugs to a level of 3.35m using appropriate equipment, except where access from above can be gained_
- _Carry out regular inspections as defined by FM to firefighting equipment & report any defects to the Facilities Manager or other authorised person_
- _Monitor & document usage of fuel, water & electricity_

**_PORTERAGE_**
- _Receipt, distribution & transport of all stores, materials & other goods as required_
- _Prepare rooms as per room bookings, special events and examinations etc. & any other purpose as required_
- _Despatch goods and other materials from the building_
- _Transport all refuse bins to and from their collection point_

**_CLEANING_**
- _Ensure that all hard surfaces & paths & ornamental grounds around the premises are clean, tidy & free of litter. Litter to be cleaned on a daily basis_
- _Ensure that all external surfaces drains & gullies & kitchen grease-traps within the building complex are free flowing & clean by removing obstructions_
- _Assist the FM to plan periodic work in consultation with service users_
- _Assist the FM in the implementation of changes in work procedures to improve economy, standards or ease of operation_
- _Monitor suitability and performance of material and light equipment and advise the FM where these are inappropriate for the task_
- _Ensure that bins within the building complex are washed and cleaned_
- _Empty on a daily basis litter bins within the building complex_
- _Replenish toilet rolls, soaps, paper towels and other requisites required throughout the working day_
- _Clean external signs, lights covers and notices up to 3.35m_
- _Clean non-electrical fittings on all portable hearing and ventilation equipment_
- _Assist the FM on the requisition requirements_
- _Prepare the college for after-Institute activities, clean and prepare the college for its normal use_
- _Direct and clean all internal fixed glass surfaces up to 3.35 metres using the appropriate equipment provided to ensure safe working conditions_
- _Ensure that all defects in equipment used by the Caretaking staff are reported to the Facilities Manager_
- _Ensure that cleaning standards within the building meet Graham FM standards. Where appropriate assist the FM with complaints in respect of the cleaning provision_
- _Ensure that service requests issued by FM or Client are addressed and complete_d_

**_HANDYPERSON DUTIES_**
- Carry out handyperson duties within the competence of the post-holder
- Assist with maintenance duties, e.g., painting, shelving, signs, replacing locks & small alterations, etc.

**_GENERAL CONDITIONS_**
- Prepare the premises for normal day & evening activities including the inspection of furniture to ensure student safety
- _The post holder will be required to assist in the evacuation of the building in the event of a fire drill or an actual emergency by acting in the capacity