Caretaker (Grade D)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a caretaker responsible for cleaning and maintaining various areas of a housing estate. Duties include managing waste, removing graffiti, and responding to emergencies while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment. This position is essential for maintaining community standards and resident engagement.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain staircases, entrances, foyers, and common areas
• Operate equipment and chemicals in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Manage waste and clear blockages where possible
• Remove graffiti within specified timescales
• Liaise with residents and external services during emergencies
• Document incidents and report to the Neighbourhood Caretaking Team Leader

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Understanding of health and safety guidelines

Experience in waste management

Ability to handle cleaning equipment and chemicals

Proactivity and problem-solving

Record-keeping

Job description

Overview

As a caretaker, you will be responsible for executing the cleaning and maintenance duties across various parts of a housing estate, including staircases, entrances, foyers, and common areas like car parks and courtyards. Your work will follow the local work programme, employing suitable equipment and chemicals in line with health and safety guidelines. You will handle waste management tasks, clear blockages when possible, and remove graffiti within specified timescales. Additionally, you will liaise with residents and various services during emergencies and ensure all incidents are documented and reported to the Neighbourhood Caretaking Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain staircases, entrances, foyers, and common areas
• Operate equipment and chemicals in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Manage waste and clear blockages where possible
• Remove graffiti within specified timescales
• Liaise with residents and external services during emergencies
• Document incidents and report to the Neighbourhood Caretaking Team Leader

Qualifications

• Attention to detail
• Team collaboration
• Effective communication
• Understanding of health and safety guidelines
• Experience in waste management
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment and chemicals
• Proactivity and problem-solving in emergency situations
• Record-keeping