Caretaker

Property Management Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Holiday pay

Job summary

Property Management Recruitment Ltd is seeking a diligent cleaner for temporary shifts, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. The role pays £13.00 per hour plus holiday pay and includes a 12.07% holiday entitlement.

Starting ASAP, you will report to the Property Manager / Building Manager and join a team delivering high standards of cleanliness across communal areas. Responsibilities cover cleaning of reception and common areas, vacuuming multiple floors, waste and recycling duties, and

Qualifications

• Honest, reliable and professional.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and complete duties within allocated hours.
• Physically able to undertake cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and reasonable bin-handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain reception, entrances, lifts, corridors, passageways, communal stairs, emergency staircases and other internal communal areas.
• Vacuum main stairs, corridors and emergency staircases, including floors from the 6th floor to lower ground floor, completing approximately one floor per day.
• Vacuum side/back entrances and delivery entrance mats.
• Sweep hard floors and spot mop as required.
• Clean and disinfect sanitary areas.
• Clean and polish entrance doors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, mirrors and pictures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Physically fit

Safety procedures

Job description

Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 08:00am-16:00pm
Bank Holidays: Not required
Lunch: 1 Hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £13.00 per hour + Holiday
Holiday: 12.07%
Starting Date: Temporary Shifts ASAP
Responsible To: Property Manager / Building Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The following list is not exhaustive and reasonable additional duties may be required.

• Clean and maintain reception, entrances, lifts, corridors, passageways, communal stairs, emergency staircases and other internal communal areas
• Vacuum main stairs, corridors and emergency staircases, including floors from the 6th floor to lower ground floor, completing approximately one floor per day.
• Vacuum side/back entrances and delivery entrance mats.
• Sweep hard floors and spot mop as required.
• Clean and disinfect sanitary areas.
• Clean and polish entrance doors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, mirrors and pictures.
• Dust light fittings, handrails, paintwork, ledges, coving, doors, skirting and balustrades.
• Polish communal windows and clean internal/external signs.
• Check entrances and exits for rubbish, cigarette ends and other debris.
• Water internal/external plants and clean allocated external sheds.
• Carry out additional cleaning of the lower car park.
• Keep the external car park/bin area clean and tidy at all times.

Waste & Recycling

• Empty general waste bins Monday-Friday and take them to the lower car park as required.
• Wash dirty waste bins after emptying using the designated tap by the side/delivery entrance.
• Keep the bin room clean and tidy and remove excess waste/recycling.
• Check waste areas before leaving each day and remove any remaining rubbish.
• Tuesday: Take recycling bins to the lower car park.
• Wednesday: Empty recycling into the larger designated recycling bins and return bins to their floors.
• Wednesday afternoon: Place recycling bins outside the side entrance for Thursday collection.
• Thursday: Following Haringey collection, wash recycling bins using the designated hose in the cupboard beside the side entrance and return them to the floors.
• Friday: Empty recycling bins from each floor and return them to their designated locations.
• Carry out scheduled periodic/deep cleaning of general waste bins, including the quarterly cleaning schedule, normally on Thursdays.
• Obtain recycling-bin padlock keys from the Caretaker/Head Porter when required.
• Follow instructions from the Porter/Caretaker regarding when bins must be placed outside for collection.
• Ensure all bins and surrounding areas are left clean, hygienic and tidy after collection, cleaning and movement.

Reporting

• Report defects, damage, security concerns, defective light bulbs, damaged bins and maintenance issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor, Property Manager, Head Porter or Concierge.
• Immediately report health & safety hazards, accidents, spillages or unsafe conditions.
• Work cooperatively with the Concierge, Porters, Caretaker and other building staff.

Conditions of Work

• Use Company-approved cleaning materials only and comply with all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Use PPE and cleaning equipment correctly where required.
• Take reasonable care of Company equipment and property.
• Handle waste and bins safely and request assistance where an item is unsafe to move.
• Undertake reasonable additional duties as instructed by the Property Manager, Head Porter or Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Maintain a tidy, professional appearance and wear the required Company uniform, including embroidered polo shirt/fleece.
• Maintain professional and courteous behaviour towards residents, visitors, contractors and colleagues.
• Comply with all Company policies, procedures and reasonable management instructions.

Candidate Requirements

• Honest, reliable and professional.
• Previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness.
• Good timekeeping, organisation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure and complete duties within allocated hours.
• Physically able to undertake cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and reasonable bin-handling duties.
• Professional appearance and courteous manner.
• Willingness to follow Health & Safety, COSHH and building procedures.
• Flexible and able to follow instructions and agreed schedules.