Caretaker/maintenance - Godalming, United Kingdom - BDS Northern

BDS Northern

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Godalming, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

BDS are currently recruiting for an experienced care taker/ estates person to work across a retirement living complex based in Godalming

To order repairs to all defects and maintenance problems at costs within the authorised limits.
To be familiar with the position of service control points in case of emergency (i.e. water main stop cocks, electricity supply switches and fuses etc).

To ensure that the inventory of all equipment and fittings is kept up to date and any discrepancies are recorded and notified to your Area Manager.

Make sure all grounds and common parts are kept clean and tidy and that landscaped areas are maintained to a high standard as directed by the Horticulturist.

This may include 'hands on' gardening work, including lawn mowing.

You will be issued with a task list showing your exact duties (which may be varied from time to time).

When a contractor undertakes maintenance, monitor the performance of the contractor on site and report any problems to your Area Manager.

To maintain and be responsible for a petty cash float for small items of day to day expenditure and to ensure that petty cash claims are presented to your Area Manager each month.

Ability to develop and sustain successful relationships with colleagues, residents and their families using a polite but warm approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing. Ability to respect confidentiality and be diplomatic.
Ability to be adaptable and flexible to the needs of customers and colleagues

Full job description available on request

Working hours are Monday to Friday 9am

Hours; 20 hours per week,

This is a permanent position

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
£13.40 per hour

Schedule: