Caretaker

Description:

A large residential property company is looking for a handy, reliable, and enthusiastic caretaker to look after a bespoke block of flats in Wimbledon. A lovely area with a fantastic group of residents who are eager to meet and greet their new building supervisor. The duties will be to keep the inside of the building clean, tidy, and maintained and look after the grounds, ensuring they are welcoming for the visitors. They are looking for someone with Caretaker experience, Schools, and preferably large residential properties (blocks). The ideal candidate will show longevity and a solid work history, proof of references and a reliable CV.

PURPOSE

To ensure that consistently high standards of service are provided with regard to the security and comfort of the residents, and with regard to the maintenance and cleanliness of the property.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* To attend the premises each day Monday to Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 5.00.p.m. with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. A total of 40 hours per week.

* To be available when on site to deal with emergency situations outside the above hours – for which, call out payment arrangements are in place.

* To provide an effective point of contact between residents and the Area Office;

* To supervise the activities of and provide assistance as appropriate to contractors to enable timely completion of work;

* To arrange emergency attendance of plumbers, electricians, lift engineers, boiler engineers and other tradesmen, as necessary;

* To liaise as appropriate with outside agencies, e.g. insurers and local authority representatives;

* To liaise with emergency services as necessary in relation to any incident affecting the property;

* To investigate any building problems and report defects to the Area Office;

* To safeguard keys to flats, check all access doors are kept locked and generally ensure safety and security at the property, reporting any incidents to the Police as necessary (ensuring that the Area Office is kept fully updated).

* To inspect all lighting within the common parts and replace any bulbs/tubes as required and which are safely accessible twice a week;

* To check drains, gullies, interceptors, etc. and clear blockages, reporting any faults to the Area Office.

* To daily inspect lifts to ensure safety standards are maintained.

* Respond to leaseholders and tenants’ problems as they arise; report to Area Office those that require contractors action;

* Give and arrange access with residents, for repairs etc. as necessary/available.

Required Experience:

* Use of cleaning products and working on multiple surfaces

* Caretaker experience, preferably at a large block of flats

* Gardening experience and maintenance of grounds

* Working and liaising with contractors and stakeholders

* Community engagement

* Resident engagement