Caretaker / Maintenance Operative

Caretaker/Maintenance Operative Location: Hayes, Cavenham Court Hours: Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm Salary: £26,000 Overview: This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running, cleaning and maintenance of a site containing a residential building set in it’s own grounds. Travel to another location in Whetstone may also be 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 * Some mowing/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 * To complete end of warranty snagging Cleaning Responsibilities: To deal with all aspects of cleaning the communal areas as required including but not limited to: * Vacuum hallways and stairs * Sweep and mop lobby areas daily, removing any litter * Deep cleaning of lifts inside and out and polishing mirrors/doors * Clean main front doors glass * Clean stair nosing/treads * Wipe down flat and communal doors, push plate, kick plate and polish glass * Dust internal communal window frames and sills * Dust stair rail base * Dust hallway and stairs skirting board * Wash internal communal windows * General high level de cobweb * 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 and redecoration programmes 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