Estate Caretaker

Connect2Dudley are currently searching for an Estate Caretaker to provide following duties:-Daily fire safety checks-Checking communal areas-Support with access-General litter pickingOther duties:-Maintain the cleanliness, overall appearance and condition of neighbourhood estates, and communal housing land by ensuring specified work routines and maintenance activities are carried out.-Take responsibility for completing regular cleaning tasks, inspections and maintenance as directed by the Senior Caretaker to provide residents, regardless of tenure, with a safe and welcoming outdoor environment that supports the prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour.-Operating in low-rise and high-rise buildings, associated communal areas, other communal housing land and sites. -You may be required to work in any part of the borough dependent on the needs of the service.-To be a first point of contact for residents in respect of a Caretaker service, responding to queries in a positive and professional manner.-Ensure where possible that Waste Management can gain access to the bin room/area on collection days. This will include liaising with customers to remove any obstacles and blockage to the bin room area and where necessary moving the bin to an appropriate location for refuse collection.-Report and record any communal repairs to the Repairs Management Centre.-Chute hoppers to be cleaned and disinfected as often as deemed necessary. This is to include identification and reporting of any repairs relating to chutes and closures.-Entrance halls to be swept, mopped, and vacuumed if required or requested.-Check lift motor rooms to ensure door is secure and fire-fighting equipment is in working orderFLEXIBILITY IS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLEThe role requires a valid basic DBS check which successful candidate will have to take charge for if does not already hold.Working hours: 9am till 5pm (Mon-Fri) however, our client requires flexbility to start earlier on bin delivery days.ROP: £12.18 p/h

Connect2Dudleyis a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.