Caretaker

JOB AND PERSON DESCRIPTION

DARWIN COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE - CB3 9EU

Registered Charity Number 1141105

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:
Department:
Job purpose:

Caretaker
Housekeeping
Responsible for keeping the College buildings maintained to the highest cleaning standard in a safe organised
environment, with specialised cleaning and light maintenance to all areas of
the college buildings under the supervision of the college Housekeeper.

Specific duties:

General cleaning and janitorial duties including:

•  Daily removal of rubbish and recycling. Ensure bins and surrounding areas are clean and that waste is

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streams are correctly sorted.
Ensuring the outside areas of College properties, including carparks, are kept tidy including the
removal of rubbish and leaves.
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Cleaning common areas of flooring using specialised machinery and chemicals (training provided)
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Stripping, buffing and polishing floors.
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Cleaning of student room carpets.
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Cleaning blockages in sinks, toilets, and drains. Descaling showers, washbasins and taps.
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Cleaning of cooker hoods, ovens and hobs and replacement of filters.
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Removing and replacing curtains, blinds and lampshades as required.
•  Assisting cleaners with the removal of heavy furniture and white goods.
•  Assisting the Housekeeping assistants with routine cleaning tasks as and when required.
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Cleaning of light fittings in College Hostels.

Working at heights duties to include:

•  Use of ladder to clean balconies and verandas within the College buildings.
•  Use of ladder to clean the College dining hall quarterly.
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•  High-level dusting and cleaning in buildings across the estate.

Cleaning of internal double-glazed windows.

Event preparation:

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Liaise with the Catering Department and pro-actively consult the room booking database to ensure
 that furniture and event set-ups are completed as required
Ensuring all rooms are visited and checked daily for cleanliness and tidiness, returning to their
default lay-out as required and removing anything left behind.

•  Monitor the booking system regularly (every morning at the start of shift) to check for changes and

requirements
General employee expectations:

•  Attend all necessary training courses as required. These will include ladder

training, manual handling and COSHH training.
Ensure all equipment is stored correctly and is in good working order.

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•  Delivering and collecting stores.
•  Assisting as required during College events.
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Report housekeeping and maintenance jobs to Housekeeper/Supervisor including Health and Safety or
Fire Safety breaches in properties.

Works with:

•  Housekeeping staff, Catering staff, Maintenance staff

Responsible for:

•  N/A

Responsible to:

•  Housekeeping Manager &  Supervisor

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JOB AND PERSON DESCRIPTION

DARWIN COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE - CB3 9EU

Registered Charity Number 1141105

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:
Experience:

Essential:

Working safely in a facilities or cleaning role
Using email and WhatApp to communicate effectively in
written English

Desirable:

•  NVQ 2 in Housekeeping

Previous experience of working in a College
Environment
Experience using room management software eg.
Room bookings

Skills:

Able to understand and carry out written and verbal
instructions including safety instructions

Special requirements:  Confident in using a ladder and working at heights (training

will be given)
Knowledge of safe working practise when using specified
machinery and chemicals
Able to lift and fully utilise machinery – for example: floor
cleaner, carpet cleaner
Able to move or lift furniture and equipment including up
and down stairs.
Safely lift and carry items up to 25-30kg independently
Some weekend work may be required.
Able to be at a central Cambridge location by 6am
Expected to be training as a Fire Marshall and First Aider.

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