£28K/yr to £30K/yr
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Caretaker

Posted by Abbatt Property Recruitment.

It is important to distinguish that this position is on behalf of the landlord that you work for the landlord in delivering the on-site services required under the leases at the property and act as the landlord's eyes and ears to protect their commercial investment of the freehold.

  • 8:30 to 5pm with an unpaid hour for lunch.
  • £28k - £30k
  • 47 flats

As such, the following form part of the responsibilities of this role:

  • Act as the landlord's representative with the tenantsonsite:
  1. Take onboard any feedback from the residents and relay to the landlord

  2. Do not disclose sensitive information without approval of the landlord.

  3. Understand the landlord's strategies in regard to the freehold being a commercial investment and help the landlord deliver that strategy accordingly onsite.

  4. Attend the annual residents AGM and report back to the landlord.

  • Report any resident issues to the landlord including:
  1. Complaints about the landlord, managing agent or building.

  2. Structural or property damage and upkeep issues you feel are beyond normal daily wear and tear

  3. Unauthorized access to landlord owned areas of the property.

  • Familiarise yourself with the leases of the property and then inform the landlord of any non-compliance with leases, including but not limited to:
  1. Properties let out not in accordance with the lease

  2. Pets contained within flats.

  3. Any residents causing nuisance.

  4. Any residents causing damage.

  5. Any residents seemingly extending the demise of their property outside the scope of their lease.

  6. Any residents conducting work to their properties that are not authorised.

  • Be vigilant of landlord owned areas of the property, including the loft space and flat 1a.

Cleaning and upkeep:

The activities required to fulfil the landlord obligations under the leases at the property are as follows:

DAILY: - All five blocks

  • Collect refuse and deliver post to residents
  • Dispose of any junk mail and litter
  • Sweep down the external front steps
  • Vacuum all entrance hall areas
  • Dust down all banisters and clean entry phone panels
  • Spot clean where necessary
  • Check both internal and external areas for blown bulbs
  • Dust down window sills and door frames
  • Provide access to contractors doing work in the communal/external areas

TWICE WEEKLY: - All five blocks

  • Prepare all rubbish for collection prior to arrival of dustbin men
  • To check all gullies and ensure they are clear of leaves and other debris and remove where accessible

ONCE WEEKLY: -

  • Report to D&G confirming all issues residents raise and the necessary action taken, in writing (email and where possible with pictures).
  • One block cleaned per day, the order in which they are cleaned is your choice
  • Vacuum all stairways landings etc
  • Polish all sills, ledges and banisters
  • Dust/wash down all uncarpeted areas of the staircases including the banister spindles
  • Clean all light switches
  • To sweep down all basement areas, bag and dispose of all leaves and litter
  • Dust down (Polish where necessary) all communal door furniture
  • Sweep and wash down front steps

WHEN REQUIRED: -

  • To jet wash all external communal areas to the front and rear of the buildings
  • Report any items that require formal instruction to the managing agents
  • Help residents where possible
  • To remove any snow/ice or any other item which could cause obstruction to the front steps and put down grit when icy weather is expected.
  • Assist by being the onsite liaison for any major works taking place at the property.