Live-In Caretaker Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
An opportunity has risen to live and work within one of Swindon's most iconic buildings as a caretaker. The successful candidate will need to a sensitive and caring disposition and keep noise to a minimum as the flats are located above the chapels.
Informaiton regarding the flats can be found here on RightMove:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/128888636#/?channel=RES_LET
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/128887550#/?channel=RES_LET
PLEASE NOTE THE SALARY WILL ACT AS A CONTRIUTION TO THE RENT, IT WILL NOT COVER THE RENT COMPLETELY.
Hours
Working on a week on week off basis
Monday - Friday 5pm - 7.30pm (Minimum time at chapels 5pm - 6.30pm)
Saturday - 9.30am - 5.00pm (minimum time at chapels 9.30am- 1.00pm)
Cover for the other caretaker 2 weeks of the year
Salary £10.50 per hour (weekly time sheet to be completed).
Holiday - 2 weeks per year
Duties
Tasks required during duty periods
Answering telephone and door.
Conducting mourners on chapel visits.
Showing doctors deceased for cremation forms.
Cleaning all areas within the property.
Keep external entrance to the chapel, car park and pathways outside the chapel and the two houses tidy, weed free, including the flower beds (water as necessary) and clearing leaves.
Lawn mowing may be required
Cleaning
A high standard of cleaning is expected to be maintained at all times.
Daily Duties
Vacuum all carpets.
Dust & clean all surfaces and polish where necessary.
Clean all sinks and toilets.
Sweep & vacuum all hard floors.
Empty all bins.
Check all dispensers.
Wash floors as necessary.
Carry out restocking.
Weekly duties
Wash all the floors (floors may require more frequent washing during busy periods).
Wipe down flower racks and all skirtings and architraves.
Polish all stainless steel and brass.
Check all light bulbs
Clear leaves in the carpark
Monthly duties
Clean insides of windows
Clean paintwork
Wipe down mortuary and fridge room walls and fridge doors.
Clean around corners of ceilings and light fittings.
Six monthly duties
Strip the mortuary floor
Dress
A smart appearance is to be maintained at all times, Jumpers, shirts and ties to be provided by the company, black trousers to be provided by the employee. All clothes to be laundered by the employee.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: One location
