Caretaker

FUNCTION

The primary responsibility of the CARETAKER is to be available for on-site emergency maintenance. Must respond to aU alarms on alternate weeknights, alternate weekends, and on-caU Holidays. Other tasks include maintaining the trash compactor during on-call times, communicating with the monitoring company and other security tasks as assigned. must respond to emergency maintenance requests and repair minor jobs.

DUTIES

• Respond to all fire, medical, security and emergency maintenance calls, repairing deficiency where possible.
• Respond to all other emergency situations while on duty during assigned times as indicated.
• Maintain trash compactor and dumpster area.
• Report to Facilities Manager when mini max is full.
• Remove debris from trash shoot if backed up with trash.
• Answer all emergency maintenance calls from tenants, after receiving page, give a telephone call back to determine if page is indeed an emergency - if not, advise tenant to call office the next business day to place a work order.
• Prompt cleaning and treatment of sidewalks during inclement weather.
• Follow proper procedures in recording of all on-call pages, and/or other emergencies. (i.e., on-call report)
• Communicate with towing service to remove unauthorized vehicle violating parking restrictions.
• Notify Facilities Manager of any concerns.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager and/or Administration.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Good skills in various light maintenance functions.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Must be able to work and relate well with older and disabled persons.
• Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Must be able to follow a written schedule of daily tasks.
• Must have transportation to serve as on-call staff after regular 151 shift hours.
• Must be able to change to different tasks quickly as an emergency requires.