Custodian (full time, permanent)

The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research is seeking to appoint a a reliable and friendly Custodian, who will be responsible for a range of cleaning and caretaking tasks across our buildings situated on the Downing Site in Cambridge., You will ensure that first impressions of our buildings are positive and welcoming, by contributing to the smooth running of activities and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness. This might include activities such as portering, setting up rooms, security and safety checks and minor maintenance tasks. As someone with a flexible approach, you will also:

• Oversee contractors that visit the site, and ensure their duties are completed satisfactorily.
• Maintain a safe working environment for the staff and visitors to the site.
• Sign for deliveries and ensure contractors and other visitors are correctly signed in during periods when the reception desk is not manned.
• Act as the Institute's Fire Manager (where we will provide you with training).
  
  Do you have a hands-on approach to problem solving? Are you able to work on your own initiative, whilst also playing an important role within the wider team? If so, we might have the ideal role for you., As the ideal candidate for this role, you will join us with:
• Experience in a caretaking, or similar role, with practical knowledge and experience of professional cleaning.
• A good standard of general IT skills (including use of email and Microsoft Teams); the ability to enter data on to spreadsheets and to handle using the University's online maintenance reporting systems (with training)
• The ability to carry out minor maintenance activities.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of people within the Institute.
  
  In addition to the base salary for this role, you will be eligible to receive an early start allowance. The University also offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits, from generous annual leave entitlements, health care cash plans, childcare schemes, cycle to work schemes and shopping discounts.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.