Part-Time Caretaker

We are currently seeking an Caretaker within a residential development based within Wembley.

The hours of work are Mon-Fri - 1000-1600 - (30 min unpaid lunch break) £11-11.95 per hour.

• Collect all loose rubbish from ground (front & rear), paths and porches.
• Check bin stores and rotate bins daily
• Patrol the building at the beginning and end of your shift the morning and evening - and various intervals during the day. Inspecting for cleanliness, repair and security.
• Inspect all common parts, replace light bulbs where necessary.
• Monitor car parking. Noting unauthorised vehicles, take appropriate action.
• Patrol external areas - check possible areas for vagrants.
• Check carpets and vacuum as necessary, ensure entrances and staircases are clean at all times.
• Inspect common areas for any obstructions or hazards and ensure appropriate action to remedy.
• Clean glass/mirrors within lift carriages.
• To check the operation of the lift and report any faults.
• Ensure passenger lifts are thoroughly cleaned (buttons, ledges, floors).
• Wipe any light marks from the walls in the entrance, hallway and stairwells.
• Visual inspection of all drains and gutters (including roof area) to ensure they are free from rubbish/debris/obstruction.
• Check locks of all communal doors and gates to ensure fully function.
• Sweep external terrace area/surround of building, including external metal work & louvers (hose/wash down where necessary.)
• Ensure refused chute not blocked.
• To be courteous and helpful to all resident as well as to residents' staff and guests and to contractors employed by the residents of the building.
• Prepare and keep and inventory of all tools and equipment on site. To generally maintain records of supplies for the building in a well organised way, ensuring that an appropriate quantity are always available.
• Clear footpaths and steps of snow and ice in adverse conditions.
• Regular testing of smoke/fire alarms, emergency lights
• Be aware of any unusual damage (e.g. Possible break-in) and report to Managing Agent and/or a member of the board immediately.
• Carry out maintenance work around the development.
• Conduct routine painting and decorating of the communal areas as directed by senior management.
• Light plumbing work as and when required. Bleeding radiators.
• Mowing the lawns of the development.
• To be flexible and undertake duties, within reason, as required by the Managing Agents and/or the board.

Candidates with a strong maintenance background experience are desirable.