Caretaker - Job Profile

Main purpose of the job

The principle responsibility of the role/s is to unlock the building in a morning and prepare studio and meeting rooms for users. Provide basic maintenance support, ensuring that the building is a safe and welcoming environment for all users.

Position in the organisation
The post holder will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be part of the Duty Management Team, working hours to ensure the building is appropriately staffed 7 days per week.
Regular building opening hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 22:00
Friday – Sunday: 08:30 – 17:00

Duties and key responsibilities

Caretaking/Maintenance
• Perform any preventative and reactive hands-on maintenance work such as repairs, painting/ decorating, changing lightbulbs and removal of debris around the building.
• Conduct building inspections including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order, logging periodical checks as required.
• Communicate any maintenance emergencies to the Operations Manager as required.
• Monitor cleaning materials, tools and furniture and inform the Building Manager of any required replenishments.
• Assist with moving goods and furniture around the building when required and set up for events, studio space each morning.
• Check public-facing stocks and consumables and replenish as required (lavatory/cleaning supplies etc).
• General housekeeping – filling/emptying of dishwasher, replenishment of hand towels in kitchens /bathrooms.
• Assist with the set-up of studio spaces and meeting rooms, including arranging chairs and tables and clearing them away afterwards, as required.
• Other maintenance and caretaking responsibilities, as delegated by the Operations Manager.

Front of House support
• Welcome, direct and announce arrival of visitors from 8.45am – 9.15am as and when required.
• Assist with signing visitors in and out of the building.
• Deal with general enquiries and respond with appropriate information.
• Maintain the appearance of the reception and foyer areas.

Studio Hires
• Ensure studio spaces are reset each morning and all equipment is working, following training on how to set equipment.
• Liaise with the Operations Manager for any specific equipment and room requirements.
• Monitor hirer behaviour and ensure that the studio rules and regulations are adhered to where possible.

Tenants
• Maintain good working relationships with office hirers, supporting their minor maintenance needs within reason.
• Ensure all communal areas are tidy and safe for all building users and tenants.

Festivals
• Support Yorkshire Dance festival and performance set up within the building including equipment, furniture and signage.

How to apply
Download the application form from https://yorkshiredance.com/vacancies/
Please apply by sending across your completed application form in WORD format explaining how your skills and experience meet the person spec. Email your application form to admin@yorkshiredance.com.