Caretaker

Our client in the Gateshead area are looking for a Caretaker .

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm Main Responsibilities: Provide a high standard of cleanliness within multi-storey blocks to the published service standards.

Play a key role in ensuring the security of the building and surrounding areas.

Reporting any evidence of antisocial behaviour in the block and surrounding area.

Initiating action to deal with vandalism or emergency situations and contact the appropriate services.

Report repairs and maintenance required to communal and external areas to the appropriate services.

Carry out minor repairs e.g.

changing light bulbs and redecoration, e.g.

paint over graffiti when required.

Routine manual handling skills, including the rotation of refuse bins.

Verify credentials of official visitors such as those making deliveries or acting on behalf of public utilities, Gateshead Council.

Have responsibility to enhance grounds maintenance provided by other agencies including litter picking external areas of the block, footpaths and gullies.

Work closely with other Council sections and external agencies to achieve a clean, attractive and safe place to live in multi-storey blocks.

To provide a first point of contact for residents and visitors and be able to deal with queries or signpost to the appropriate service.

Such other responsibilities allocated which are appropriate to the grade of the post Caretaker / cleaning experience is essential. xwzovoh

Temporary contract until June, with the possibility of an extension.