We believe every employee at Octavia has a part to play in delivering of our vision and strategy. We are looking for individuals who will encompass our values and support one another in achieving their potential.
As a Mobile Caretaker you will ensure that the properties and surrounding area you deliver a service to, will be clean, tidy, safe, secure and in good condition, both by direct action and by monitoring of estate services provided by contractors.
Experience:
- Experience of cleaning, caretaking and building management
- Use of cleaning products and equipment, dealing with the public
- Experience of liaising / joint working with other organisations and contractors
- Experience of carrying out resident involvement activities, including managing events and consultation
- Sound knowledge of health and safety practices and requirements in relation to cleaning including COSHH and Manual Handling
- Basic gardening skills
- Ability to carry out basic DIY / maintenance tasks
- Able to lift and carry large / heavy items, climbs stairs / carry out physical tasks daily
- Good verbal and written communication skills
You will work jointly with a second Mobile Caretaker to maintain 60 properties across the West London area, a van will be provided and it's essential that you hold a full UK driving license.
Responsibilities
Ensuring shared areas are cleaned to a high standard, including (but not exhaustive):
- Sweeping of external areas ensuring they are free from obstructions, litter, leaves, etc.
- Removing litter from communal gardens
- Sweeping, washing, and disinfecting refuse areas and placing refuse ready for collection as required by the Local Authority
- Sweeping, washing, vacuuming, polishing internal areas including floors, corridors, stairs, landings, and lifts
- Dusting, wiping, polishing handrails, balustrades, skirting and ledges
Other duties and tasks
- Reporting and follow up all communal repairs
- Be point of contact for all contractors, developers, managing agents, local authorities, and emergency services on site
- Providing administrative support to the team, including completing and submitting records/monitoring sheets and logs
- Provide high levels of customer service.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.