Maintenance Caretaker

We are excited to be recruiting for a Maintenance Caretaker at Olallo House, one of our 24/7 services based in central London.

The service specialises in providing accommodation and specialist support for homelessness men and woman in need. Sometimes our residents have been the victims of modern day slavery or trafficking and need our support to re-establish themselves in the community.

The role is to provide a high-quality general caretaking and maintenance service. You will be required to undertake a daily building cleaning regime and complete routine day-to-day maintenance tasks to ensure the building is kept to a high standard, providing a safe and compliant environment for clients and colleagues., To undertake daily cleaning duties (internal/external) as directed including cleaning all communal areas and vacant rooms.
To carry out daily building and equipment inspections, recording and reporting any identified concerns.
To maintain security within the building, meeting and greeting clients, contractors and other parties as directed.
Maintain Health and Safety records and reporting any known issues promptly.
Management and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, (COSHH) in-line with best practice.
Undertake all repairs as directed including internal and external painting and decorating, minor plumbing, carpentry/joinery and electrical tasks
To complete daily flushing regime for the management of the water supply in the building including maintaining accurate recordings logs.
Liaise closely with the Management Team to advise on any known issues and progress.
Handle ad hoc situations/emergencies as necessary, e g evacuation of building, arranging assistance from appropriate services, e g police/fire services
Manage and perform PAT testing on all electrical appliances in line with legislation to meet Health and Safety requirements (Training will be provided)

An ability to demonstrate the core values of the Charity
Willing to undertake qualification in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Proven experience in a general maintenance role
Painting and Decorating skills
Carpentry skills
Minor plumbing work skills
Awareness of Health and Safety issues in housing
Able to work with vulnerable clients
Good interpersonal skills (listening and communication)
Good written skills
Able to work as part of a team and on own
Flexible in approach
Work to set deadlines
Work on own initiative
Maintain confidentiality
Benefits and Rewards