JOB DESCRIPTION:
CARETAKER LOCATION:
DROGHEDA CONTRACT:
FULL TIME/
PERMANENT RESPONSIBLE TO:
HOUSING SERVICES MANAGER JOB SUMMARY:
To provide an effective liaison between the employer, and tenants, to maintain the development and to ensure the correct, tenant like use and occupation of the buildings and grounds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
CARETAKING & SECURITY 1.
To inspect daily health & safety equipment, and grounds of all relevant buildings including Friary Place and other Tuath developments.
* Complete monthly online inspection forms for the development.
* Reporting to office daily on all matters concerning the developments 4.
To report any repairs or defects to the Association.
* To supervise the security and proper use of the building and its facilities.
* To keep clean all external parts including bin sheds, communal grounds, car parks and if required the removal of rubbish from development.
* To supervise Tuath contractors and facilitate access as required.
* Light ground maintenance as required including litter picking, leaf collection, tending flower beds etc.
* To assist the Housing Coordinator in the delivery of mail/leaflets.
* Carrying out minor repairs, i.e.
repairing locks, replacing light bulbs, painting, carpentry work etc.
* Be responsible for daily health & safety checks on the roof top garden and outdoor spaces.
* Be responsible for opening / closing roof top garden.
* Attend after hours' emergencies if required/requested by Housing Services Manager.
* Any other duties as deemed necessary by Housing Services Manager TENANT CARE 1.
To communicate and liaise with tenants to assist in the housing management service including attendance at meetings as required.
* To facilitate meter readings as requested.
* Individual must report any breaches of house rules whilst on site, i.e.
Anti-social behaviour, satellite dishes etc.
* Attend after hours' emergencies if required/requested by Housing Services Manager.
* Any other duties as deemed necessary by Housing Services Manager.
* Assist the Housing Coordinator with annual unit inspections.
* Assist with the Community Engagement initiatives.
* Assist and support the tenant engagement officers with duties as and when required.
HEALTH AND SAFETY 1.
To conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to yourself and others.
* To be aware and act in accordance with the Association's Health and Safety Policy.
* To ensure safety of the roof top garden and outdoor spaces.
GENERAL 1.
Participate on forums/working groups/committees as required.
* To contribute to the effective delivery of Quality Customer Orientated Service through the formulation, review and proper implementation of policies and procedures.
* To undertake other occasional duties which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.
* To maintain tools and equipment in good working order and to have responsibility for ensuring adequate cleaning materials/supplies are maintained as issued.
* Develop relationships with local Community Garda.
* To attend training relevant to job description as and when required 7.
At all times be aware of all GDPR requirements of the post.
This job description is not definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review as deemed necessary and / or in the light of job-related developments