Caretaker / Maintenance Operative

Caretaker/Maintenance Operative

Location: Hayes, Cavenham Court

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm

Salary: £26,000

Overview: This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running, cleaning and maintenance of a site containing a residential building set in it’s own grounds. Travel to another location in Whetstone may also be required.

General and Grounds 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


• 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


• To complete end of warranty snagging

Cleaning Responsibilities:

To deal with all aspects of cleaning the communal areas as required including but not limited to:

• Vacuum hallways and stairs


• 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


• Clean stair nosing/treads


• Wipe down flat and communal doors, push plate, kick plate and polish glass


• Dust internal communal window frames and sills


• Dust stair rail base


• Dust hallway and stairs skirting board


• Wash internal communal windows


• General high level de cobweb


• 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 cleaning as detailed

Excellent customer facing skills

Have a flexible but organised 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 positive attitude and willing to go the extra mile

Willing to support out of hours call outs