Caretaker Required

VERTO HR are looking for reliable Temporary Caretakers to work at Various Residential Developments in East London.

Rates: £11.95ph + Holiday Pay

The Caretaker will be responsible for cleaning, appearance, stock, security, health and safety and smooth running of the building.

Key responsibilities:

To maintain the internal standards of the communal areas and work closely with other employed staff within the property to ensure the highest standards at the property is maintained at all times.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Daily rubbish collection of bin bags outside each residential apartments between designated hours (all blocks)
Daily sweeping of all block entrances
To report any maintenance or breakdowns immediately

Weekly responsibilities:

Clean and disinfect all internal hard surfaces (including mirrors)
To vacuum and clean all carpets
Cleaning of stains on carpets
Dusting and clean of all woodwork (doors, balustrades, skirtings, windowsills etc.)
Polish all metal/brass furnishings on communal doors and windows
Clean and polish all intercom panels and front doors to blocks
Dust all window sills and ledges
Dusting of flat entrance doors
Cleaning scuff marks off walls
Clean basement welfare facilities

Other responsibilities:

Sweeping of leaves from entrance ways and any other external areas
Cleaning of external lights and internal light fittings

Premises:

To be familiar with all aspects of the site including location of stop cocks (main and individual), shut off points for gas and electricity
To acquire a working knowledge of the technical equipment such as water pump control panel and access control system, within the building and individual units in order to offer prompt assistance with any defects or malfunctions that may arise
To be familiar with the house rules, onsite handbook and any other associated documents relating to the site and refer to them as often as required

Residents:

Ensure residents are treated in a respectful, helpful, polite and efficient manner.

Security and Health & Safety:

To maintain the security of the premises and contents by being alert to any potential security risks to the building and facilities, reporting any Health & Safety issues or suspicious activity to the Senior Caretaker.
To ensure communal corridors and access routes are free of obstruction.
To co-operate with the Health & Safety Officer, Police, Fire Brigade and any other representatives on all aspects of security, fire and safety, and to take all appropriate action in the case of a break-in, theft or fire.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required.