Caretaker / maintenance operative

Caretaker/Maintenance Operative Location: Swindon, North Star Hours: Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm Salary: £27,000 Overview: This is hands on role, responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of 4 buildings on one development. There are cleaners and grounds people contracted to support you in this role. General and Grounds Responsibilities: * To undertake each morning a visual inspection of the fabric of the building to identify any issues for resolution * Sweeping of the car park area and a litter pick of the grounds daily/as required * A visual inspection of the interior common parts to identify any issues for resolution whether cleaning or decorative * To be responsible for the statutory tests for the fire alarm system, emergency lighting and fire doors * Management of the parcel locker system with training given * Bin store management – movement of bins for collection * Preparation of flats for move ins * Dealing with tenants queries on a daily basis * Daily communication with the managing agent Maintenance Responsibilities: * To deal with general maintenance and decorative issues within the communal areas and flats. * To complete minor repairs to appliances. * To complete minor plumbing repairs. * To complete redecoration as required/requested. Cleaning Responsibilities: To deal with any ad hoc cleaning as required to include but not limited to: * Interim vacuuming of hallways and stairs both buildings * Sweep and mop lobby areas daily, removing any litter * Deep cleaning of lifts inside and out and polishing mirrors/doors * External window sills/door glass at ground level * Clean main front doors glass Thornhill/Marley * Dust internal communal window frames and sills * Dust stair rail base * Inspection, tidying and cleaning of bin store daily/as required, remove items from floor and report bulk items left * Emptying cigarette boxes Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Must be self-motivated and able to work without supervision, often as a lone worker. Must have a good general maintenance background and the ability to deal with basic repairs Must be able to decorate Must be happy to undertake cleaning as detailed to support the main building clean completed by the cleaning contractors Excellent customer facing skills Have a flexible approach towards the working day, and willing to assist in other buildings as required for holiday cover Ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role A flexible attitude willing to go the extra mile Willing to support out of hours call outs