Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance

Reporting to: Maintenance & Compliance Manager

Salary: £26,243.00 per annum

Job Purpose:

To carry out maintenance tasks according to the priority of the jobs raised and maintain the log sheets of work completed with relevant information, in conjunction with the Maintenance & Compliance Manager and Head of Property

• Carry out work to a high standard and within the agreed deadlines according to Launchpad’s policy and procedures
• Where works require a contractor, liaise accordingly with them and feedback any concerns to the Maintenance & Compliance Manager
• Carry out work identified on the Stock Condition Survey, as well as any internal decorations programme identified by the Maintenance & Compliance Manager and/or Head of Property
• To purchase consumables required for maintenance from appropriate suppliers ensuring value for money, and retaining a supply on the van of stock needed
• To ensure all repairs are carried out, where possible with heating systems, or appropriate contractors are used to carry out this work as a priority

• Ensure void works are carried out as a priority, and effectively communicate regarding rooms and flats that require additional work
• Ensure all voids meet the minimum letting standard required within Supported Housing

• Undertake the maintenance of the external grounds and boundaries of Launchpad property according to the needs identified by the Maintenance & Compliance Manager
• Ensure boundary walls and fences are to a good standard and that the external appearance of all Launchpad properties are maintained
• Ensure outside areas are clear of litter, leaves and other rubbish on a rolling programme

• To carry out Health & Safety checks within Launchpad properties according to regulation and legislation such as fire alarm, emergency lighting and legionella testing
• Report any emergency situations that pose a risk to tenants, staff and contractors and ensure that any remedial action is carried out
• To ensure all work is carried out according to Launchpad risk assessments in relation to maintenance and use of tools and machinery, as well as manual handling and working at a height
• Ensure all contractors are aware of any H&S concerns whilst carrying work out at the properties
• Use of appropriate PPE when carrying out certain maintenance tasks according to risk assessments
• Ensure all tools and equipment are safe to use, and if not either disposed of or replaced

• To be responsible for the Company Vehicle during working hours according to the Vehicle Policy
• To keep all property relating to Launchpad, such as tools, equipment, keys and credit cards secure
• To be a key holder for Launchpad property whilst carrying out maintenance and allow access to clients and contractors as and when required. Ensure that all property is left secure when work has been completed
• To identify any security concerns whilst out in the properties and maintain any security systems or assist contractors

• To ensure that Launchpad properties have a high standard of housekeeping and that all communal areas, and offices are cleaned according to the schedule
• To clean carpets using the carpet cleaner required for voids and identify replacement of carpets as necessary
• Store and use all cleaning materials and chemicals according to COSHH guidelines as per Launchpad policy and procedure
• Ensure all rubbish from Launchpad property is transported to waste disposal sites, and Launchpad’s Waste Management Policy is adhered to

• To transfer stock, equipment and furniture around Launchpad property and offices as and when required
• Support with the removals of client property and storage as per Launchpad policy and procedures as and when required
• Support the staff with requests for moving items, donations received and supporting at fundraising events sometimes at weekends, evenings

• Ensure all receipts and paperwork is recorded as per the Finance Policy and Procedures, where purchases are made on credit cards or on trade accounts
• Assist with utility meter readings as well as purchasing top up’s for the relevant utility meters when necessary
• Delivering post as and…