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Up to 37 Hours per week 52 weeks per year

Salary: up to £15,125 per annum or pro rata

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Caretaker, working approximately 20 - 37 hours per week, to join our Premises Team.

Regular hours of work are likely to fall within the 12 noon to 7pm period Monday to Friday, and 8.00am to 6.00pm Saturday. You will work for five days per week including alternate Saturdays worked on a rota basis. When not required on a Saturday your contracted hours will be re-allocated to be worked during the standard working week (subject to mutual agreement). There will also be occasional Sunday working. Please specify your preference for a full or part time post.

The successful candidate(s) will be organised and flexible in their work, able to work alone or within a team and with proven general maintenance and DIY skills. We require someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, reliable and dependable with an adaptable attitude to his or her work. Previous experience of a similar role would be an advantage although not essential. The successful candidate will be part of a small team and may be required to work some early or late shifts.

Working under the immediate direction of the College Keeper and Director of Estates to provide an efficient and effective caretaking service

Duties and Responsibilities

1. As directed, to be responsible for carrying out security procedures for College buildings and grounds and the safeguarding of the contents. This includes locking and unlocking duties, opening and closing of College premises and grounds.

2. To be involved in ensuring adequate lighting and heating of the premises and where necessary report faults to the College Caretaker and Premises Department.

3. To actively patrol College premises, carrying out security procedures for buildings and grounds to prevent trespass.

4. To meet reasonable needs and requests of all users and tenants of the building as is practicable and at all times adopt a courteous, responsive, flexible and tactful manner. To liaise as necessary with all staff and contractors and to maintain good working relationships.

5. To carry out cleaning duties, both internal and external when requested and to undertake other specific duties arising from the use of the premises and specific to the caretaking and cleaning needs of the College.

6. To prepare for College activities and the subsequent clearing and cleaning up after these activities.

7. To take delivery of stores, materials and other goods, following 'goods in' procedures and conveying items to necessary points of distribution around the College site. General porterage duties and delivery/collection of examination parcels as required.

8. To be in attendance during letting periods in accordance with the caretaker's rota system and at any other period as far as practicable as requested by Senior Managers, and service the Letting in the prescribed manner according to the College Letting Policy.

9. To monitor and assist in the promotion and implementation of the College recycling policy including liaison with staff and contractors.

10. Assistance with supervision of car parking duties during College lettings.

11. Undertake a range of specialist cleaning and ground maintenance tasks as requested, some of which may require formal training on towers/scaffolding, e.g. top of light fittings and other areas higher than 2m.

12. In the College Keepers' absence plan the work allocated and prioritise within the hours allocated.

13. Liaise with contractors working on the College site directing and supervising their presence and inspecting the work where there is a requirement to sign a completion certificate.

14. To assist the Reprographics and IT Departments with the provision of paper and toner to photocopiers/printers within the campus as required. To assist Reprographics and IT Department as necessary with the porterage of materials.

15. To assist the College Estates Supervisor in day-to-day grounds work as and when required as directed by the College Keeper.

16. Maintain effective communication within Premises to ensure availability and rapid response to urgent situations.

17. To undertake other duties as may from time to time be required by the Principal or his designated senior manager, commensurate with the post.

Special conditions/Points to note

This role involves some Saturday and Sunday working in order to facilitate external lettings. When not required on a weekend the post holder's contracted hours will be re-allocated to be worked during the standard working week (subject to mutual agreement)

The above are the main areas of responsibility and are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all administrative duties which are seen as part of the post

The purpose of the job description is to indicate the general level of duties and responsibility of the post. The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility entailed

All duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation and good practice

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Responsible to: College Keeper and Director of Estates

Further details about the College are also available on the College website: www.colchsfc.ac.uk

To apply for this post a College application form must be completed (unaccompanied CV's will not be accepted). Application forms are available from the job vacancies section of the College website and once completed should be submitted by e-mail to the Human Resources Department at humanresources@colchsfc.ac.uk or if sent by mail please address to:-

Human Resources Department
The Sixth Form College, Colchester
North Hill
Colchester
Essex CO1 1SN

Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 25th June 2018

Interviews are likely to be held Monday 9th July

Information about the School

The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country Our aim is to provide broad, high quality academic and general education programme Currently we have 3150 full time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment.

As a large and innovative college a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.