Caretaker/Steward

Key duties and responsibilities

• Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
• Complete and keep up-to-date the mandatory training required for this position, in compliance with High Life Highland’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Follow any operational guidance, procedures and undertake all health and safety checks and responsibilities as delegated by the Manager;
• Assist with any set up and de-rig of equipment required for events and activities;
• Carry out cleaning of all areas to a high standard – outdoor and indoors;
• Take pride in the surroundings and pay attention to detail – reporting any damage, defects or issues in a timely manner.
• Check for cleanliness and safety on a regular basis (especially the changing rooms and public facilities) and ensure safe method of work are achieved;
• Update yourself regularly on all written operating procedures and carry out accordingly;
• Bring to the attention of the Manager any improvement that might increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the facility;
• Open and close the building;
• Be responsible for the security of the building including the fire, intruder alarms and key holder responsibilities;
• Undertake daily, weekly and monthly building maintenance and health and safety checks and assist the Responsible Premises Officer.
• The reception of visitors and liaise with the general public;
• Responsible for checking stock levels of cleaning products and consumables – and where appropriate ordering replacements;
• Answering all public enquires;
• Supervision of facility users;
• Liaise with other staff/users/partners and assist the wider team;
• A willingness to assist in a wider capacity during events and activities i.e. bar work.
• Keyholder duties, able to operate alarm systems.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the team.
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement High Life Highland as a whole.
• Maintain an awareness and knowledge of the risk management responsibilities appropriate to their role, as identified within the HLH Risk Policy and associated guidance documentation.

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