Caretaker (Grade D)
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Who You Are
You are a dedicated and diligent individual who can work as part of a team to deliver measurable increases in customer satisfaction levels. You are capable of achieving cleaning requirements as set out in local work programmes, using appropriate equipment and chemicals in accordance with health and safety guidelines. You have a keen eye for detail and can ensure the cleanliness of all common parts of a housing estate, including communal staircases, entrances, car parks and more. You are also expected to assist in emergency situations and provide important information to the Neighbourhood Caretaking Team Leader.
What the job involves
Your role involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within housing estates by implementing cleaning programs. This includes sweeping/washing communal staircases, entrances, and other areas, dealing with overspills in refuse storage rooms and rotating refuse containers. You will also need to liaise with residents and other service providers during emergency situations and ensure all incidents are recorded for the relevant authorities.
Skills
- Experience in professional cleaning
- Ability to use cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Knowledge of Health and Safety guidelines
- Ability to manage refuse and recycling
- Graffiti removal skills
- Liaising and communication skills
- Good observational abilities for record-keeping and reporting
- Estate maintenance skills including weeding and litter picking