Personal Services - Caretaker
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Personal Services - Caretaker
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Overview
Caretakers look after buildings like schools, community centres and flats, keeping them secure, clean and well-maintained.
Key Activities
- Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs
- Book outside contractors for major repair work
- Make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
- Check doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
- Open up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day
- Order fuel, cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required
- Take bookings if rooms in the building are available for hire
- Arrange chairs and tables for meetings and clear them away afterwards
- Supervise other cleaning staff
Workplace
As a caretaker, you could work in the community, at a fitness centre, at a client's business or at a school.
Your working environment may be at height.
Working Hours
Caretakers tend to work between 41 to 43 hours a week. You could work evenings and weekends on split shifts.
Salary
Starting: £16,000
Experienced: £22,000
Qualifications
There are not set entry requirements.
You can apply directly for caretaker job vacancies. You'll need good practical skills, and some employers may ask for GCSEs in English and maths. Experience in building maintenance, cleaning, plumbing, electrics or gardening will be useful.