Caretaker

JOB PURPOSE

The Caretaker will play a key part in the Mission Hub Operations Team, by delivering the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the Mission Hub buildings, kitchen and facilities. To ensure that the physical environment serves and supports the ministry of the Mission Hub. This is a practical role and the post-holder will be responsible for servicing a significant number of events by moving furniture, carrying out cleaning, room set up, regular building-related checks and equipment tests. It will also include compliance and maintenance for the kitchen, along with other ad hoc tasks as required. The postholder will need to be a team player with strong communication skills.

KEY REQUIREMENTS 

1. Set up and clean the buildings as required for their different functions.

● Communicates clearly with the team within the church and stakeholders using effective communication skills.

● Ensure that the Mission Hub Church buildings are clean, tidy and ready to be used for services and the varied range of activities that take place.

● Carry out cleaning duties throughout the buildings.

● Set up for services and events, moving chairs and tables as needed.

● Ensure that the Mission Hub Church grounds are well-presented, well-maintained, and free of litter.

● Manage the stocks of cleaning materials and other disposables, ordering more as needed.

2. Ensure that the kitchen is fully functional and that all legal requirements are met in full.

● Work with the Hospitality Ministry Coordinator to ensure the kitchen is kept clean and tidy and provide support with record keeping.

● Ensure that kitchen equipment is well-maintained, arranging safety checks as required.

● Ensure the completion of daily checks where appropriate.

3. Implement and monitor all Fire Safety Regulations.

● Carry out weekly fire alarm tests.

● Carry out other regular tests and checks as required, such as emergency lighting tests and fire door seal tests

4. Implement and monitor all Health and Safety regulations.

● Understand and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations

● Understand and ensure compliance with legionella regulations

● Check and re-stock First Aid kits regularly

5. Carry out general maintenance duties

● Perform maintenance tasks as required

● Carry out minor repairs as required e.g. painting

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Essential

Experience of maintaining a building that is open to the public

Working with volunteers Meeting deadlines

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Able to support the vision and values of the Mission Hub Church

Punctual and reliable

Able to work effectively without direct supervision

Detail-focused and practically minded Strong communication skills

Possession of the right to work in the UK

The ability to drive and regular access to a vehicle

Desirable

Understanding of the Anglican Church and in particular the ethos of the Church in Wales

A living, active Christian faith.

This Job Description is not a statement of all the duties applicable to the post holder, variations to the duties outlined above will occur to meet the needs of the post. Any variations will be commensurate with the grade and character of the post.