Student Roost
Caretaker - General Maintenance Student Accommodation
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Caretaker
Location: Queens Street and Brookland Road, Leicester
Hours: We are looking for two part-time Caretakers. One position requires an average of 20 hours per week, and the other requires 17.5 hours per week, working 4 to 5 days out of 7, from 8 pm to 8 am.
Salary:
- 20 hours per week: £13,988 per annum
- 17.5 hours per week: £12,239.50 per annum
About Student Roost
Student living is about so much more than just a room; it’s about feeling at home. As a caretaker at Student Roost, you are involved in all aspects of building maintenance, from carrying out small repairs to escorting third-party contractors to any issues within your building. You will also take the lead on compliance checks with your keen eye for detail and precise reporting skills. And just as you care for our buildings and the people within them, we’ll take care of you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Health & Safety and Compliance Checks
- Reactive Maintenance repairs
- Grounds Maintenance
- Redecoration
- Using Tech to assist in reporting and compliance
- Debt Management
- Inclusive & Supporting Culture
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- Team Experience
- More Than Just a Job
- Benefits That Support You – see here for more detail
- Escorting Third-Party contractors
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Why Join Student Roost?
Skills & Qualities
- A People Person – friendly, approachable, and great at building relationships.
- Confident in providing exceptional resident experience by tackling maintenance head-on.
- A team player who thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Tech-savvy – ability to learn new systems quickly and comfortable using mobile apps to process information.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills.
- Comfortable with following process, with a dedication to Health and Safety.
- Resilient, with the ability to get stuck in with messy jobs such as drain blockages and bin store management.
- Solutions-orientated, with the ability to think on your feet.
- Electrical training will be provided; however, any additional maintenance qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
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If you’re passionate about delivering great customer service and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can bring your whole self to work and help create a home away from home for students, we’d love to have you on board.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with Student Roost.
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