Job Description

1. JOB PURPOSE

1. To undertake a range of duties which include security, maintenance, and safety at the Town Hall.

2. MAIN DUTIES

1. Opening and closing of the Town Hall. Ensuring alarms are activated, locks engaged, and all buildings are secure when leaving the premises.

2. Setting up rooms for hire by the public or for use by the council. Clearing away after use, safe storage of furniture and equipment. Ensuring that all public areas are maintained in a condition which meets health and safety requirements, in accordance with Health & Safety Policy.

3. Ensuring all equipment and furniture is fit for purpose and any defects are repaired by you or taken out of use and reported to your line manager.

4. Visual inspection of all rooms before and after use and reporting any maintenance or redecoration required.

5. Deploying the tiered seating in the Assembly Room and taking down when required.

6. Weekly test of fire alarms and completing record log. Activate full evacuations in accordance with Health & Safety policy.

7. Cleaning rooms after use and light maintenance (e.g. changing lightbulbs).

8. Liaison with maintenance personnel called on site by Town Clerk.

9. Assisting the public and keeping the entrance lobby in a clean and welcoming condition.

10. To administer first aid in appropriate circumstances (training will be provided)

11. Manage disturbances in a professional nonphysical manner, requesting assistance if needed.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

To fully understand the approved Town Hall Health and Safety policy

1 To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts or omissions.

4. SUPERVISION AND WORK PLANNING

1. The caretaker will receive a printed list of room hire bookings on a weekly basis which will specify the lay-out and equipment the hirer requires.

2. Hours of work will vary and there may be times when you will not have your line manager on the premises when you are working.

3. You will be required to maintain a handover book which will be reviewed daily by your line manager.

5.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

1. You will be required to move furniture and equipment on a regular basis and the role requires a level of fitness and strength which enables you to fulfil these requirements. You will need to be mindful of manual handling and training for this will be provided.

6. WORKING ENVIRONMENT

1. This is usually at the Town Hall and your duties may require you to work in various parts of the building or outside if required. You may occasionally be asked to work in other locations including playgrounds or outside spaces and at events.

7. EQUIPMENT

1. Be familiar with Town Hall equipment including alarm panels, cinema seating, hot water urns, dishwasher, glass washer, furniture, cutlery, crockery, cleaning equipment and other equipment as required.

8. GENERAL

1. This job description contains the main duties relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required. There will be an expectation the caretaker will carry out other duties that reasonably fall within the general nature of the post.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.26-13.69 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025