Caretaker/cleaner

**CPL are currently recruiting a Building Supervisor as part of a nation-wide public body contract.**

**Hours Mon-Sat 36 hrs per week**
**Salary £11.49 p/h (x1.5 on a Saturday)**
**Location - Belfast Central Library**

**Week One**

Monday 11.15 - 18.15

Tuesday 10.15 - 15.45

Wednesday 10.15 - 15.45

Thursday 10.45 - 18.15

Friday Rest Day

Saturday 10.45 - 18.15

**Week Two**

Monday 11.15 - 18.15

Tuesday 07.45 - 15.15

Wednesday 07.45 - 15.15

Thursday 07.45 - 15.15

Friday 08.15 - 17.45

Saturday Rest Day

Main

**Responsibilities**:
Core services to customers/clients

Under the direction of the appropriate Line Manager:
**Security**

1. security of the Premises and its contents

2. open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the employing designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person authorises another person to do so

3. ensure that all windows are closed; doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day

4. safe custody of the keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by the Cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day

5. operate and monitor Security Camera System including changing and storing of used tapes where appropriate

6. operate Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Building Security Systems and report any faults.

7. attend outside hours break in, vandalism and emergency incidents at the premises and 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 designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person

8. during normal working hours report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person to ensure a safe working environment for building users

9. any breach of security must be reported to the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person. A breach would include the finding of used needles, or suspicious illegal substance abuse in accordance with Libraries NI Policy

**Mechanical and Electrical Services**

1. efficient operation of the boiler/heating system ensuring value for money and energy conservation in accordance with the Libraries NI Policy

2. lighting and heating of the premises and the routine maintenance of plant

3. ensure adequate fuel is requisitioned in good time

4. monitor and document the usage of fuel, water and electricity

5. replace lamps, tubes and plugs to a level of 3.35m using appropriate equipment, except where access from above can be gained

6. inspect and report any defects on fire fighting equipment to the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person.

**Cleaning**

1. clean the premises

2. plan, organise and control the work of Cleaning staff (if appropriate) to ensure that Libraries NI standards are met, it being understood that the Building Supervisor personally undertakes cleaning duties

3. plan periodic work in consultation with service users and report plans to the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person

4. recommend and implement changes in work procedures in accordance with the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person to improve economy, standards or ease of operation

5. monitor suitability and performance of materials and light equipment and advise the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person where these are inappropriate for the task

6. ensure that all hard surfaces and paths and ornamental grounds around the property are clean, tidy and free of litter

7. ensure that all external surface drains and gullies within the building complex are free flowing and clean by removing obstructions up to 3.35m.

8. ensure that bins within the building complex are washed and cleaned

9. empty on a daily basis litter bins within the building complex

10. provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises to deal with such things as spillage, flooding, midday toilet cleaning, litter or any cleaning problem associated with weather conditions

11. replenish toilet rolls, soaps, paper towels and any other requisites required throughout the working day

12. clean external signs, light covers, and notices up to 3.35 m.

13. clean non-electrical fittings on all portable heating and ventilation equipment

14. ensure that adequate supplies of materials and light equipment are requisitioned and maintained at appropriate levels within the budget allocated and that equipment is kept in good condition, used and stored correctly

15. ensure that all defects in cleaning equipment are reported to the designated Line Manager or other Authorised Person

16. prepare the premises for its normal use

17. direct and clean all internal fixed glass surfaces up to 3.35 metres using the appropriate equipment provided to ensure safe working conditions

18. ensure cleaning staff wears Personal Protective Equipment and/or Workwear when prov