Our clients is looking to take on a Caretaker at their static residential site in Surbiton. It is a part time role of 20 hours per week (8am -12pm - 4 days) with an immediate start. 

You will need to be personable, amenable and a collaborative person. Teamwork with the two gardeners on site is an absolute must. You will report to the lead gardener on site on a day-to-day basis, but line management will remain the maintenance director at HQ.

Responsiblities included:

 

Daily

• To remove litter from roads paths and flower beds
• To check for any signs of graffiti and remove or report major problems to the Managing Agent
• To report any damage caused by vandalism immediately to the Managing Agent
• To remove any childrenâ??s chalk â??artworkâ?? from pavements and if on private driveways advise the Managing Agent
• To issue a warning notice to cars which do not display a valid parking permit or are inappropriately parked and keep a log of transgressors
• To report persistent parking offenders to the Managing Agent for further action
• To ensure that paths and communal gardens are kept clear of dog excrement.
• To report immediately any transgressions related to restrictive covenants such as building works, erection of â??For Saleâ?? boards and satellite dishes on the front of properties to the Managing Agent.
• To ensure that rubbish from apartments is not left outside their bin compounds.
• To ensure that rubbish is not left outside properties unless on dedicated collection days.

Routinely

• To clear leaves and other debris from roadside gutters and pathways. (Mechanical sweeper which is owned by the Estate Company)
• To sweep and return gravel from roads to pathways
• To report any damage to plants or other garden related problems to the Managing Agent
• To report any accumulation of weeds on private property driveways to the Managing Agent.
• To keep a log of all matters reported to the Managing Agent.
• To act, when on duty, as a point of contact and to advise outside contractors carrying out work on behalf of the Estate Company where facilities such as water, meters, pumps, drains etc. may be found

Other Tasks

• To check the operation of the fountain, estate lights, sewer pumps gates etc. and to report any faults to the Managing Agent
• To ensure that the office is maintained in a tidy condition and locked when not in use.
• To alter the time clock on the fountain as required.
• To spread anti icing material â?? salt, grit or similar to paths, steps etc. when required.
•  To deliver Newsletters or circulars as required by the Managing Agent.
• To report any unauthorised personnel on site to the Managing Agent or Police as appropriate.
• To rake gravel to discourage weeds from taking root and to remove any accumulation of weeds.
• To clear flower beds of leaves and weeds.
• To water plants and grass areas as directed.
• To carry out any other duty, appropriate to their role, as required by Managing Agent
• To keep a personal daily diary of caretakerâ??s work carried out including daily arrival and departure times.

• To read all Estate meters, if any, on the first day of the month and send readings to the Managing Agent

 

Apartments

• To check daily, hallways of each block of apartments and likewise underground parking areas for all damage, defects, leaks and other unusual occurrences and report them immediately to the Managing Agent
• To tidy the inside of the bin compounds and spray disinfectant in the bins as required
• To clear leaves and any other debris from underground parking areas as necessary (Mechanical sweeper provided)
• To advise the Managing Agent when there is ever a build-up of cardboard waste (Individual residentsâ?? responsibility for disposal)
• ·To replace defective light bulbs in hallways as required