Caretaker

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