Estate Caretaker

Title: Estate Caretaker (6 posts - 5 x Full time & 1 Job Share)

Service Area: Estate Services

Grade: Band C

Salary: £25,583 - £26,824 per annum + enhancements

Location: Various locations within the Borough of Sandwell

Hours: 37 hours plus contractual overtime for weekends and also bank holiday working

The Estate Services Division is responsible for providing Caretaking and Cleaning to tenants and leaseholders within flatted estates in the Borough of Sandwell.

Job Summary

To undertake a variety of tasks contributing to the safety and appearance of the environment within and around Housing Estates, in particular high and low rise blocks of flats.

Duties will include routine and periodic cleansing of areas within and around the block, weed control, litter picking, removal of bulky items and hazardous waste (e.g. sharps) from communal areas, fire safety and environmental inspections, reporting of communal repairs, minor handy person style repairs, removal of graffiti within and around the block, cleansing of bin rooms/areas and receptacles, etc.

Required Experience

• Previous caretaking experience including carrying out minor repairs, Fire Safety checks, etc. Prepared to work outside office hours, including contractual weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to drive a variety of company vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to travel to various locations within the Borough.

Qualifications

• A full driving licence to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• The ability to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to compose sentences and undertake simple arithmetic calculations.