Caretaker
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.65 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | CR0 5LP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Croydon United Reformed Church |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 20250518 |
Summary
We are seeking a committed, practical, organised, individual to work on part-time basis to support the work of the Church and to perform a wide range of duties related to the cleaning and maintenance of the Church property. By keeping the Church clean, safe and functional the Caretaker provides an essential service supporting our ministry.
Good communication with all users of the buildings is important. In addition to its own activities the Church its premises available to various outside groups and the buildings are in use most days of the week, including some evenings, for a range of meetings and activities. As well as being a familiar and friendly face to all who visit and use the Church and its premises the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the security of the premises. The post holder will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Carry out caretaking and cleaning duties within the Church buildings
• Monitoring the Keycode access system
• Supervise the day-to-day use of the Church and its rooms, ensuring that they are prepared for the use of internal and external groups, including arranging furniture and equipment as required, and that all rooms are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Ensure that those who have booking reservations have access to the buildings either by being present or setting up a keycode access personally or by arranging for another key holder to attend.
• Responsible for the security and safety of the premises and their contents when on duty
• Ensure the premises are well presented and in a good state of repair.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in good working order and liaise with contractors, as required.
• The post holder will be approachable and behave in a manner appropriate to a Church setting which provides services and facilities to a wide range of people including children and the elderly
• Ensure all areas of the Church which are accessible to staff, visitors and contractors are maintained in a safe manner and that any hazards or defects are reported promptly to the Church Secretaries.
• Have knowledge of the positions of all fire-fighting equipment and their safe and appropriate use in an emergency and detailed knowledge of all emergency procedures including building evacuation and contact routines.
• Undertake all regular checks of fire safety equipment, including the fire alarm system.
• The nature of this role requires flexible working arrangements in accordance with the day-to-day use of the Church buildings and in the case of events outside of normal working hours.
• The Caretaker must also be willing to be contacted at home in the event of an emergency.
This job description reflects the overall scope and responsibilities of the role. However, it is not an exhaustive list, and the job holder is expected to undertake any other reasonable duties that might be requested. All jobs change or evolve over time to meet organisational or departmental needs, and this description will therefore be subject to periodic review and change if required.
To apply please send us your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the jobs description.