Casual Caretaker

Darlington College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Darlington College is seeking a Site Services team member to support the Sports Centre and general campus operations. You will perform general cleaning, caretaking, equipment handling, and assist users with care and service.

The role includes ensuring equipment is ready for activities, supporting security, and being a first aider and fire warden as required. Staff will work with the Site Services Team to maintain a safe environment, attend team meetings, and unlock/secure the centre during

Qualifications

• First aid trained is required.
• Experience delivering customer service.
• Basic health and safety awareness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and storage of sports equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and upkeep of Sports Hall areas (changing rooms, lockers, gymnasiums).
• Compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act and policies.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by Line Manager and liaise with Security Guard.
• Open/lock sports centre opening times on weekends and perform security checks.

Skills

First Aid

Customer service

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Job description

To perform general duties as required including: a. General cleaning, caretaking and basic maintenance tasks b. Provide assistance, direction and excellent customer service to all College users c. Issue, move, store and return College property and equipment, moving it around the campus and ensuring it is in place for individual and group activities as required d. Ensuring that equipment is set up correctly and fit for intended use e. To be a First Aider & fire warden f. To respond to any fire or emergency situation, liaising with Security Guard where necessary g. Work as part of the Site Services Team to provide a safe and secure environment for all users of the College facilities h. To attend Site Services Team meetings as required i. At all times deliver a professional approach in all aspect of work, treating all staff, students and the wider college community with respect Sports Hall

• General maintenance and storage of sports equipment
• Maintain general housekeeping and up keep of the Sports Hall areas including changing rooms, lockers and gymnasiums

General Responsibilities

• Compliance with all statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the College Health and Safety Policy and any other relevant procedures
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Line Manager commensurate with the grade of the post, The College Sports Centre is open for community use on Saturdays and Sundays. The post holder will be expected to be present in the Sports Centre at these times and to unlock external doors and complete security checks at the start of each day and fully secure the Centre, including switching off lights, closing windows and locking external doors at the end of each day. During all times the site is covered by a Security Guard, who is based in the main building and with whom the post holder would liaise.