Caretaker/Porter

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Caretaker shall perform all duties as may be assigned from time to time and will be responsible for day to day monitoring of security systems, cleaning, heating and health and safety matters. In particular the following list of duties is assigned:

1. Assisting the public with service queries and directional enquiries.
2. Opening & closing of buildings & gates under the remit of Louth County Council.
3. To keep safe custody of the keys assigned and to ensure that no unauthorised person has any access to any part of the buildings.
4. Monitoring and recording overall maintenance of the buildings, such as heating, security and lighting systems. Reporting and being responsible for maintenance issues as the first point of contact.
5. Monitoring of security codes and review and download CCTV footage as required and in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.
6. Liaising with his/her supervisor in relation to security of technical equipment.
7. Assisting the dispatching and delivery of stock and materials between buildings, including post.
8. To carry out movement of equipment and furniture within the offices, as required.
1. General management of all waste disposal.
10. Routine maintenance of grounds including, but not limited to maintenance, winter gritting of pedestrian areas, pond maintenance and green areas/flower beds etc.
11. Maintenance checks of all equipment involved with maintenance of green spaces etc. and ensuring regular servicing is undertaken.
50. To assist in maintenance works as required.
1000. Assisting staff with order and control (during working hours) in and around buildings including monitoring any anti-social behaviour and reporting as required. The caretaker shall also be the first point of contact with An Garda Siochána.
14. Wear uniform & PPE provided while on duty in accordance with the requirements of the Council.
15. Comply with all Health & Safety requirements within the organisation.
16. Record keeping as required i.e. diary, maintenance works, visitor book etc.
17. Be available for out of hours duties on an emergency or planned basis.
18. Completion and submission of timesheets on a weekly/fortnightly basis.
19. Assisting in staff canteens as required.

These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive. Persons employed will be required to work in any location in the Louth County Council Administrative area.

Duties will be performed in accordance with quality initiatives and standards.

You shall perform such duties appropriate to your grade as may from time to time be assigned to you in relation to your employment and as may be appropriate to any particular function of any local authority for which the manager is responsible and carry out such instructions as may be given in relation to the performance of your duties.

You shall work a 39 hour week and all hours worked will be subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and the Organisation of Working Time Act (Regulations) 2001.

It must be noted that the appointed candidate may be required to work Saturdays or late evenings, depending on the building/location he/she may be initially appointed to.