Caretaker/ Maintenance Worker

Brookstreet social care is hiring for a Maintenance Worker for one of the client based in Rochester. More details about the job is as follows:

To have Driver's Licence and own car is a must

The successful candidate needs to manage 5 properties. This is Monday to Friday role. 37.5 hours in total and salary is 23000 a year (11.50 an hour)

Roles and Responsibilities:

To ensure that the properties are maintained to a good standard. Carry out regular general Health & safety inspections, ensure communal areas are tidy, assessing need for repair and redecoration, and make arrangements for routine maintenance, liaising with the Maintenance Technician and external contractors as required

Reporting breakages/damage/wear and tear promptly making arrangements for renewals and replacement of equipment as necessary (with line management approval and within budget capacity),

• Providing end of tenancy deep cleans
• Preparing rooms/flats for occupancy aiming to always minimise void levels through cleaning and preparing empty rooms promptly when empty in preparation for a new resident
• Carrying out weekly and monthly property inspections.
• Arranging window cleaning at property portfolio managed
• Monitoring cleaning materials and reordering as required
• Regular descales and temperature testing & recording for management.
• Arranging Pest Control at property portfolio managed
• Arranging waste collection at property portfolio managed
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance tasks as required - see attached sheet
• Gardening duties where applicable at property portfolio managed
• Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting, and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Maintaining an inventory of household items, equipment, and furniture
• Responsible for ordering replacement furniture & white goods.
• Cleaning and disinfecting equipment
• Budget management

To undertake minor repairs and works such as, but not exclusively: -

Making good minor cracks to plaster

Lubricating locks and hinges

Cleaning shower heads, replacing plugs and chains on sinks, baths, and basins

Fixing loose / replacing broken WC seats

Unblocking sinks, baths, and wash / hand basin wastes

Keeping garden soil and refuse clear of damp courses and air bricks

Replacing bathroom cabinets, towel rails (not heated), toilet roll holders and mirrors

Replacing light bulbs, tubes, diffusers, shades etc

Changing domestic fuses

Replacement and maintenance of white goods and miscellaneous furniture required in the properties

Bleeding central heating radiators, adjustment to time and temperature controls

Fitting curtain rails, tidy dryers, washing lines, and rotary dryers, shelving, coat, and hat rails

Provision / replacement of dustbins

Replacing bell batteries and bulbs

• To provide additional staff cover where required.
• Always adhere to the Equality and Diversity Policy.
• Ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed and act in case of accidents or injury of residents, completing accident and incident reports promptly.
• Participate actively in induction, supervision, and training to build and maintain personal and professional resilience.
• Contribute positively to good team relationships and continuous improvement of services.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policy in respect to residents, staff, and business sensitive information.
• Comply with Data Protection Regulations.

Apply now if you think the job is for you