Caretaker/handyman/woman

_**Ad-Hoc and relief cover staff needed for Caretaking role in an apartment complex. **_

We're looking for someone to provide holiday and sickness cover and is ideally available for training on **Tuesday 26th** or **Wednesday 27th March** and can cover a shift on **Thursday 28th March.**

There is a caretaker in place so this will be more of a supportive role, the hours will be **08:00- 16:00.**

**PURPOSE**

To ensure that consistently high standards of service are provided with regard to the security and comfort of the residents and the maintenance and cleanliness of the property

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- You may be required to: _
- To carry out a daily visual inspection of the property and report any damage/required repairs to the Area office;
- To check all common parts lighting and replace bulbs/tubes where these are safely accessible (maintain adequate stock of spares);
- To check the electrical passenger lifts are operating efficiently and replace light bulbs in passenger cars where necessary;
- To check that all front entrance doors are operating effectively and that keys to all fire exits are in place;
- To inspect all the common areas ensuring cleaning staff carry out their duties to the required standard;
- To check all fire extinguishers and fire hoses in the common areas are in place, working efficiently and free from obstruction.
- With the assistance of the Handyman/Gardener and a Pedestrian-Operated Lift Truck remove refuse container bins to the collection area for collection by the local authority/contractor;
- To clear any blocked refuse chutes;
- To sweep out and disinfect refuse bin pits;
- To return empty bins to pits and slide back safety covers;
- To return the Pedestrian Lift Truck to the charging area in the garage, top up batteries and place on charge;
**General Duties**
- To receive parcel deliveries on behalf of absent residents and ensure they are delivered without undue delay on the resident's return;**:

- **To periodically check and clean drain gulleys in both underground car parks, test water pumps are operating and remove any blockage from the impeller housing;
- To unblock any soil or surface drains - clean and disinfect where necessary;
- To request any unauthorised person(s) on site to leave this private property;
- To assist the Handyman/Gardener in carrying out general maintenance duties on the development;
- To provide a point of contact between residents and the Area Office;
- To assist in the removal and disposal of unwanted items of furniture etc from flats;
- To attend upon residents in emergencies and otherwise during normal duty hours;
- To undertake minor repairs in the common parts areas;
- To maintain adequate stocks of cleaning materials and other consumable items;
- To provide access as necessary for tradesmen and contractors;
- To arrange emergency attendances of necessary contractors;
- To liaise as appropriate with other parties such as insurers, District Surveyor and Local Authority representatives;
- To liaise with Emergency Services in the event of incidents affecting the property;
- To complete and submit all necessary periodic and other reports etc to the Area office;
- To regularly inspect empty flats and report as appropriate to the Area office;
- To receive keys from outgoing Freshwater Group tenants;
- To effectively supervise the performance of the Handyman/Gardener and two part-time cleaners;
- To deal appropriately with any parcels delivered by Royal Mail and other parcel carriers:

- To carry out other duties as may from time to time be directed by the Area office and which are within the capabilities of the job holder.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- cleaning: 1 year (required)
- Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Caretaker_ Sheff
Expected start date: 28/03/2024