Description

Job Description

Cleaner/Caretaker

Location Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Reports to Centre Manager

Salary £12.60 per hour

Annual Leave 28 days per annum (pro rata)

Pension Employer will match employee contributions at 5% of gross salary

Hours This post involves regular early morning hours Monday-Friday. 15 hours per week (3 hours per day) are guaranteed. Additional hours may be offered by mutual arrangement. Permanent contract.

Job Purpose

The cleaner/caretaker is primarily responsible for the efficient daily cleaning and maintenance of Augustine United Church, taking care of the fabric of the building and ensuring we are complying with all relevant hygiene regulations.

The cleaner/caretaker is part of a team comprising the Minister, Treasurer, Centre Manager, Church Assistant and other caretaking staff. The post is under the direct supervision of the Centre Manager.

All staff at Augustine United Church work together to provide a high level of customer service to users of our building, maintaining our reputation as a friendly and high quality venue for hire in the centre of the city.

Training in health & safety, first aid and other such appropriate qualifications will be considered for the right candidate.

Job Duties

Cleaning & hygiene

Thorough cleaning of the whole building, following a cleaning schedule of daily, weekly, monthly and 6 monthly tasks – including deep cleaning of areas as and when necessary.

Taking charge of the cleaning consumables and supplies and alerting the Centre Manager when stocks need to be replenished.

Ensuring all rubbish and recycling is collected and disposed of safely and in the proper manner.

Providing guidance to all staff on correct use of cleaning products/equipment and hygiene regulations.

Maintenance

Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including some working at height

Room setups

Setting up and cleaning of halls and meeting rooms prior to use, including the movement of furniture and the preparation of heating and lighting.

Working with people

On occasion, being present to welcome hirers and assist them with their events, including setting up audio visual equipment as required (connecting a laptop to projectors, turning on a PA system and microphones).

Providing a high level of customer service when interacting with building users to ensure their events run smoothly

Giving access and assistance to contractors and officials requiring access to the building

Person Specification

Critical Competencies

Ability to manage a commercial building cleaning regime efficiently and within legal and regulatory frameworks Essential
Ability to organise facilities for a range of premises users Essential
Good communication skills Essential
Ability to develop positive working relationships with other staff and with customers Essential
Good level of fitness Essential

Technical knowledge/education

Ability to undertake basic buildings repair/maintenance Essential
Understanding of Health and Safety legislation in relation to cleaning Essential
Experience of working with external contractors Desirable
Ability to support building users with audio visual systems Desirable

Experience required for the role

Experience of cleaning in a commercial or industrial setting Essential
Understanding of and experience of customer care Essential
Experience of events set-up and supervision Desirable

Aptitude and attitude

Not required to be a practising Christian but must be in sympathy with the broad aims of the whole organisation. Essential
Ability to work on own initiative to agreed plans and targets Essential
Flexibility Essential
An interest in community activity which promotes inclusion Desirable

All posts at Augustine United Church are subject to a Level 1 (Basic) Disclosure criminal record check

Application by CV and covering letter to centre.manager@augustine.org.uk

Closing date: Midnight on Monday 9th February

Interviews planned for Thursday 26th February

Ad ID: 5417766744