Caretaker

Monday to Friday 36 hours Per Week – London Borough of Islington.

Hourly rate range up to £17

MRJ Associates are recruiting for a Caretaker to work for our local authority clients based in London, N1. If this would be of interest to you then apply now!

Job Purpose

To work as part of a team in delivering cleaner, safer and well-maintained estates and blocks whilst continuously improving services to the common parts of estates in accordance with agreed targets and the aspirations of residents.

Description of Duties

• To be responsible for completing cleaning tasks in compliance with schedules, frequencies and methods which are defined or may be amended in accordance with the guidelines or as directed by Neighbourhood Caretaking Team Leader.
  
  
• Utilising equipment and technology, as directed and provided, for the better performance of the required duties.
  
  
• To work as part of a team in delivering measurable increases in customer satisfaction levels.
  
  
• To achieve cleaning requirements as set out in the local work programme using appropriate equipment and chemicals in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
  
  
• Remove and cleanly dispose of any overspill in refuse container storage rooms.
  
  
• Rotate refuse containers to avoid such overspills as required.
  
  
• Check refuse chutes and if possible, clear blockages.
  
  
• Empty and clean estate litterbins.
  
  
• Remove weeds and other plant material, as required, from hard standing areas.
  
  
• Litter pick all estate shrub/rose/flower beds
  
  
• Sweep all hard standing communal areas including car parks, playgrounds and drying areas.
  
  Qualifications; Skills & Experience
  
  
• Able to work closely and establish positive relationships with residents and staff
  
  
• Knowledge of the mechanical equipment and cleaning materials used for estate cleaning
  
  
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing
  
  
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
  
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