Caretaker / Maintenance Operative

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Maintenance professional to oversee the upkeep of residential buildings. This hands-on role involves daily inspections, general maintenance, and ensuring cleanliness across communal areas. The ideal candidate will have a knack for problem-solving and effective communication, making them a key point of contact for tenants. Join a supportive team where your contributions will enhance the living experience for residents and maintain the properties to the highest standards. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance and cleaning roles.
• Ability to manage tenant queries and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and manage maintenance tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and handle tenant queries.
• Perform minor repairs and manage statutory tests.

Skills

General Maintenance

Cleaning Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Job Description

Role: Caretaker/Maintenance

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Monday to Friday - 8am to 5pm

Salary: £29,000

Overview:

This is a hands-on role responsible for the day-to-day running, cleaning, and maintenance of a site containing two residential buildings set in their own grounds.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct daily visual inspections of the building fabric to identify issues for resolution.
2. Sweep the car park area and perform litter picks of the grounds daily/as required.
3. Perform minimal general grounds maintenance tasks.
4. Inspect interior common parts to identify issues related to cleaning or decoration.
5. Manage statutory tests such as fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and fire doors.
6. Manage bin stores, including movement of bins for collection.
7. Prepare flats for move-ins.
8. Handle tenant queries daily.
9. Communicate daily with the managing agent.

Maintenance Responsibilities:

1. Address general maintenance and decorative issues within communal areas and flats.
2. Perform minor repairs to appliances and plumbing.
3. Carry out redecoration as required/requested.
4. Complete end-of-warranty snagging.

Cleaning Responsibilities:

1. Maintain cleanliness of communal areas, including vacuuming hallways and stairs.
2. Sweep and mop lobby areas daily, removing litter.
3. Deep clean lifts and polish mirrors/doors.
4. Clean main front door glass and stair nosing/treads.
5. Wipe down flat and communal doors, push plates, kick plates, and polish glass.
6. Dust internal communal window frames, sills, and stair rail bases.
7. Dust hallway and stair skirting boards.
8. Wash internal communal windows and remove cobwebs.
9. Inspect, tidy, and clean the bin store daily, removing floor items and reporting bulk items left.
10. Empty cigarette boxes.

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