We are currently recruiting for our client based in Basingstoke for a permanent Caretaker / Maintenance Operative.This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running, some interim cleaning and maintenance of 2 sites containing residential buildings set in their own grounds.
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm
Salary: £27,000
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
- Management of the parcel locker system with training given
- 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.
Cleaning Responsibilities:
- To deal with any ad hoc cleaning as required outside of the cleaners weekly visit to include but not limited to:
- Vacuum hallways and stairs both buildings
- 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
- Dust internal communal window frames and sills
- 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 some cleaning as detailed
- Excellent customer facing skills
- Have a flexible 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 flexible attitude willing to go the extra mile
- Willing to support out of hours call outs
Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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