Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Working hours: 8.30am - 17:00pm

Contracted days: Monday - Friday

Are you an experienced, motivated caretaker looking for an exciting new opportunity?A highly reputed Property Management firm in West Kensington is on the lookout for a Caretaker to join their team on an immediate basis.

• 1) Act as the landlord's representative with the tenants onsite:
  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.

• 2) 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. Unauthorised access to landlord owned areas of the property.

• 3) 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.

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 windowsills and door frames
• Provide access to contractors doing work in the communal/external areas

TWICE WEEKLY:

• 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
• Sweep down all basement areas, bag and disposal of leaves and litter
• Dust down (polish where necessary) all communal door furniture
• Sweep and wash down front steps

WHEN REQUIRED:

• 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.

We are looking to set up interviews ASAP so please do not hesitate to apply!