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Building Caretaker
Occupation Code: 5153
Alternative titles: Janitor, Building Superintendent, Caretaker, Sexton Work environment
Number of employees (2017)
122
Share of foreigners (2017)
43%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+47%
Median Pay (per annum)
€11,000
Job description and duties
Building Caretakers are responsible for the care and maintenance of commercial, residential, government buildings and other premises. A Building Caretaker is typically expected to:
• Open up the premises in the morning and close the premises at the end of the day (where applicable)
• Monitor security systems and respond to alarms
• Carry out basic maintenance work
• Oversee the work of Cleaners, Maintenance
Workers and Tradespeople
• Order cleaning materials and other supplies
• Ensure that emergency repairs are dealt
with promptly
• Ensure apertures and doors are locked
(where applicable)
• Communicate with management and/or
building owners when the need arises
• Interact with staff, tenants and/or visitors if
required
• Ensure that safety measures (e.g. the
availability of fire extinguishers) are in place Jobsplus
Building Caretakers are required in the public and private sector. Building Caretakers typically work full-time, from Monday to Friday.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
There are no specific requirements to work as a Building Caretaker. However, some technical knowledge and previous experience is usually considered an asset.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate is typically required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Building Caretakers are expected to have:
• The ability to provide housekeeping and maintenance services
• The ability to manage a budget
• Supervisory skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
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