Caretaker

Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Caretaker/Maintenance Operative
Location: Whetstone, Euro house/Brook Point
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 12.30pm
Salary: £15 ph
Overview: This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running, cleaning and maintenance of a site containing two residential buildings adjacent to each other. There are cleaners who attend weekly but interim ad hoc cleaning is required.
General and Grounds Responsibilities:
* To undertake each morning a visual inspection of the fabric of the building to identify any issues for resolution
* Sweeping of the car park area and a litter pick of the grounds daily/as required
* A very small amount of hedge trimming and general grounds maintenance may be required
* A visual inspection of the interior common parts to identify any issues for resolution whether cleaning or decorative
* To be responsible for the statutory tests for the fire alarm system, emergency lighting and fire doors
* Bin store management – movement of bins for collection
* Preparation of flats for move ins
* Dealing with tenants queries on a daily basis
* Daily communication with the managing agent
Maintenance Responsibilities:
* To deal with general maintenance and decorative issues within the communal areas and flats
* To complete minor repairs to appliances
* To complete minor plumbing repairs
* To complete redecoration as required/requested
Cleaning Responsibilities:
* To deal with any ad hoc cleaning as required to include but not limited to:
Interim vacuuming of hallways and stairs both buildings
Sweep and mop lobby areas daily, removing any litter
Deep cleaning of lifts inside and out and polishing mirrors/doors
External window sills/door glass at ground level
Clean main front doors glass Thornhill/Marley
Dust internal communal window frames and sills
Dust stair rail base
Inspection, tidying and cleaning of bin store daily/as required, remove items from floor and report bulk items left
Emptying cigarette boxes
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision, often as a lone worker but as part of a wider network of similar employees.
* Must have a good general maintenance background and the ability to deal with basic repairs
* Must be able to decorate
* Must be happy to undertake cleaning as detailed
* Excellent customer facing skills
* Have a flexible but organised approach towards the working day, and willing to assist/travel to other buildings as required for holiday cover
* Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role
* A positive attitude and willing to go the extra mile
* Willing to support out of hours call outs