Caretaker – Janitor (driving)

Job Description

Job Category :Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : ALEXANDRA HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 25.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £14.40

Caretaker / Janitor ( with Driving duties) Role with be mainly working alone driving a van daily to collect and deliver to and from various libraries buildings , books , newspaper deliveries including small items of furniture as requested and approved

Main Responsibilities

1. Using Council Vehicle to collect and deliver any identified goods across the Borough as directed by Line management.

2. Prepare rooms / halls for meetings or functions to the required set out floor plans including where required the provision of audio-visual equipment, and clear up afterwards as needed – moving tables, chairs etc, collecting rubbish. Ensure the safe storage of equipment and inform your manager of any defects.

3. Attend buildings where meetings / functions are taking place as directed to provide support.

4. When requested, to carry out visual building walk around checks, reporting any building defect found to the Property Helpdesk, and also visually checking that heating/ventilation and water systems, Fire, intruder alarms are working as required when checks are carried out.

5. When requested, to check and ensure that the access, egress and surrounding areas of buildings forming the administrative complex, especially during adverse weather conditions, are safe, e.g., clearance of snow and spreading of salt as appropriate.

6. Assistance to drivers making large/heavy deliveries of goods to the administrative complex, e.g. stationery, and assisting contractors in the access to equipment and machinery as requested.
7. To present a professional and caring image, including the wearing of a uniform and prescribed footwear.
8. To participate as a Facilities Management team member in team briefings, training sessions, and other meetings or conferences organised by the section, or by the corporate authority, to further service delivery and enhance team ethic.

9. To ensure the correct handover to colleagues at end of shift if appropriate.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Full driving licence
Good oral communication skills
Able to work alone
Able to prioritise workload
Good time keeping
Ability to read and follow written instructions
Self-aware and motivated, able to work within a team
Customer care