Caretaker/Building Manager

VERTO HR are currently seeking an experienced Caretaker to join a residential development, based close to Knightsbridge station.

• Shift Pattern: Mon-Fri - 0800-1600
• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
• Strong computer skills is essential
• Bilingual in both English and Arabic is desirable

Main duties include the below:

• Collect all loose rubbish from ground (front & rear), paths and porches.
• Check bin rooms and sweep as necessary.
• To walk the building various intervals during the day. Inspecting for cleanliness, repair and security and manage workload for the day.
• Oversee emails from residents, prioritise workload based on their requests.
• 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.
• Inspect all common parts, replace light bulbs where necessary.
• Monitor car parking.
• Patrol external areas.
• Keep note in log book of all faults reported by residents and report to managing agent.
• Check carpets and vacuum as necessary, ensure entrances and staircases are clean at all times.
• Clean glass/mirrors within common areas.
• Ensure that the desk and main reception area is clean at all times.
• To check the operation of the lift and report any faults.
• Ensure passenger lifts are thoroughly cleaned.
• Clean entry phone panel.
• Water plants (where applicable).
• 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.
• Prepare and keep and inventory of all tools and equipment on site. To generally maintain records of supplies for the building (light bulbs, cleaning supplies, keys etc.).
• Clear footpaths and steps of snow and ice in adverse conditions.
• To be flexible and undertake duties, within reason, as required by the Managing Agents and/or the board.
• Regular testing of smoke/fire alarms, emergency lights
• Be aware of any unusual damage (e.g. Possible break-in) and report to Managing Agent 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.

Please apply if this role is of interest. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted within two weeks of us receiving your application.