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building caretaker

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Building caretakers maintain and monitor the condition and security of buildings. They clean, assist with minor repairs and ensure that amenities such as heating and hot water are available to the residents. Building caretakers are responsible for the quality of buildings and also serve as a contact person for residents.

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Competences
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10
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14

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energy conservation

The practice of reducing energy consumption and using fewer energy services. As a sustainable process, energy conservation is done by replacing used energy with alternative sources, using more efficient energy products, or refraining from particular energy products or services to conserve it.

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Excludes energy efficiency
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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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execute inspection walkway

Carry out a route in order to verify if all the doors and windows are closed.

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manage ground maintenance

Plan and direct the work of ground maintenance workers and units and maintain all natural areas.

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register information on arrivals and departures

Write down information about visitors, patrons or employees, such as identity, the company they represent and time of arrival or departure.

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comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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examine the conditions of buildings

Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages. Assess general building cleanliness for grounds maintenance and real estate purposes.

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follow company standards

Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.

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handle customer complaints

Administer complaints and negative feedback from customers in order to address concerns and where applicable provide a quick service recovery.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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manage cleaning activities

Oversee cleaning activities undertaken by employees.

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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perform ground maintenance activities

Clean building grounds of rubbish, glass or any other trash, mow grass or trim bushes.

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perform park safety inspections

Inspect the park or part of the park. Note and report problems like blocked trails and risks like overflowing rivers.

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use gardening equipment

Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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clean rooms

Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.

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clean surfaces

Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.

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Including walls, floors, tables, kitchen and service equipment
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deliver correspondence

Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.

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ensure compliance with noise standards

Make sure that buildings, roads, air traffic, and events comply with local, national or international noise standards and regulations in order to minimise nuisance for the neighbouring residents.

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fill out forms

Fill out forms of a different nature with accurate information, legible calligraphy, and within a timely manner.

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handle veterinary emergencies

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

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inspect building systems

Inspect buildings and building systems such as plumbing or electrical systems to confirm compliance with regulations and requirements.

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perform minor repairs to equipment

Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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