Building Caretaker Job Vacancy

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Job Title: Building Caretaker

Pay Scale: £14/h PAYE or £16.50/Umbrella Rate

Hours: 35, but there is flexibility

Contract: Casual

Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsible to: Building Manager

Locations: London, West London, Surrey, Ashford TW15

Purpose:

Our clients seek a self-motivated, hardworking and organised caretaker to maintain their building grounds and support with carrying out the necessary activities to ensure the safety of the buildings and their occupiers.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible and have the necessary skills to carry out, partially or in full, the following activities:

Supervision of the cleaning department
Grounds maintenance (where appropriate: sweeping, litter picking, weeding, leaf blowing and jet washing)
Carry out repairs as needed (minor plumbing repairs or isolation of the water, minor furniture repairs, minor floor repairs, minor wall repairs, painting and decorating, installation of shelves, assembly of furniture)
Carry out the statutory checks and testing of building equipment in line with the health and safety requirements (operate and test the fire alarms, legionella flushing, water temperature testing, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, evacuation routes, etc.) and keep relevant records
To operate effectively the fire alarm system
Support the line manager with health and safety
Cover late evenings or lettings (when required)
Open and lock up the buildings and be confident in operating intruder alarms
Undertake responsibility for the security and safety of the buildings
Responding to emergency out of hours, including keyholding
Is interested in progress in their carrier
Liaise with contractors for works to be carried out
Support your line manager with their request
Ensure that deliveries are moved to the correct department
Monitor the buildings and grounds for any defects
Setup rooms for events or meetings
Carry out emergency cleaning

Person Specification:

The successful candidate:

Has a clear Enhanced DBS check (essential)
Can operate on a computer, send emails, search for supplies and parts (essential)
Is physically fit to carry out the duties from the job description
Has the will to further develop in their career, including undertaking new DIY and health and safety courses (desirable)
Is punctual, reliable and operates well when significant workloads are required (essential)
Has the ability to identify hazards and provide effective solutions (in agreement with the client)
Is flexible and open to support others (essential)
Has good communication skills (essential)
Can work effectively by itself or as part of the team (essential)
Has experience in the use of a ladder and working on a ladder as needed (essential)
Can supervise cleaners and contractors (essential)
Keep the information confidential (essential)
Has the ability to undertake the activities required in the job description (essential)
Holds a valid driving license (desirable)
Have excellent time management skills (essential)