Facilities & Maintenance Assistant
From £26,409 - £27,711 per annum
Benfleet, Essex
Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024
Why Castle Point? Castle Point Borough Council is a statutory body responsible for employing nearly 350 staff and delivering over 150 council services, both statutory and for the community's well-being and benefit. Castle Point Borough Council aims to provide high-quality and financially sustainable services while prioritising outstanding customer service, transparency in decision-making, and promoting local democracy. Additionally, the council seeks to transform, modernize, and improve its performance, as well as support and enable the communities within its jurisdiction to be strong, healthy, and thriving.
Our Values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, Customer Focus
We are looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Assistant to join us as a Halls Caretaker on a full-time, permanent basis.
Responsibilities:
1. General day-to-day running of the building including setups and takedowns, cleaning, health and safety checks, opening and closing.
2. Work as part of a team of Facilities & Maintenance Assistants to provide efficient and effective caretaking support to the Council's community halls.
3. Ensure the security and general appearance of the facilities are maintained to a high standard and that the facilities are safe for public use.
4. Undertake general maintenance and repair of the facilities and monitor the completion of contracted works.
5. Provide great customer care, meeting and greeting hirers and undertaking hall viewings to generate new bookings.
Accountabilities:
* Work on a rota basis including evening and weekend working and call out subject to the needs of the service.
* Receive and respond effectively to onsite customer enquiries and keep administration staff informed of all enquiries requiring follow-up.
* Retain custody of keys to the Council facilities, opening and closing facilities, and securing the premises when not in use.
* Keep facilities clean and ready for new hirers, performing deep cleans as necessary and maintaining cleaning equipment and stock.
* Set up and take down tables, chairs, and equipment as required, ensuring that equipment is kept in good working order.
* Carry out minor repairs or maintenance works such as painting, joinery, plumbing, and internal glazing.
* Familiarize with COSHH and ensure safe use of cleaning materials and compliance with health and safety requirements.
* Empty rubbish bins and mop/sweep after events.
* Act as a key holder.
The Experience You Will Bring:
* Experience in caretaking or premises management, building cleaning, or building management.
* Experience dealing with members of the public and customer care.
* Experience using cleaning equipment.
* Experience in general maintenance.
* Full UK Driving Licence with access to own vehicle (paid mileage).
Benefits of this role include:
* FREE Gym membership
* Large pension contribution
* On-going CPD training for employee growth
* Part of a multiple award-winning team
* Opportunities to become multi-skilled
Castle Point Borough Council is proud to be a disability confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
Castle Point Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Ashleigh.Drake@essex.gov.uk OR Curve.Resourcing@essex.gov.uk
Closing Date: Monday 25th November 2024
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