The McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research is seeking to appoint a full-time custodian for its buildings situated on the Downing Site in Cambridge.
The role holder should have a hands-on approach to problem solving and be able to work on their own as well as being an important part of the Institute's support team of administrators and technical staff. A professional, friendly manner is essential.
The Custodian will ensure that first impressions of these buildings are of clean and welcoming workspaces by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and organising activities that contribute to their smooth running; these activities include portering, room set ups, security and safety checks and minor maintenance.
The Custodian will be responsible for supervising contractors on site to ensure they are working safely and to maintain a safe environment for the Institute's staff and visitors, as well as ensuring work is completed satisfactorily. They will sign for deliveries and ensure contractors and other visitors are correctly signed in during periods when the reception desk is not manned. They will also act as the Institute's Fire Manager, undertaking any necessary training needed to fulfil this role, along with other relevant safety training as required.
General IT skills are required to be able to correspond by email and Teams and to enter data on to spreadsheets such as logging safety information.
The salary for this position is supplemented by an early start allowance. The University also offers employees a wide range of competitive benefits from health care cash plans to child care, a cycle to work scheme to shopping and insurance discounts.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented in our department.
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Any enquiries about the role should be sent to opportunities opportunities@mcdonald.cam.ac.uk or hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference JC40989 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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