Job Summary
A Property development Company seeks to recruit a Caretaker to manage its residential properties in the Nairobi Region.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description
The Key duties of this role will
include:
• Conduct daily inspections of the property to
ensure all assets are secure, record and report any preventive and corrective
repairs and maintenance requirements to the Facilities & Property Manager
for corrective action.
• Produce daily
and weekly reports on a timely basis on maintenance issues to be communicated
and escalated to the Facilities and Property Manager.
• Assume
responsibility for the general security and safety of the property by
supervising security company engaged, review security reports and daily
occurrence books for accuracy and consistency and ensure all safety and
security measures are maintained at a high standard and any issues are
addressed as soon as they arise
• Supervise any
contractor engaged to undertake repair work on site by following the provided
specification for each repair work. In cases of major repair works, liaise with
the Facilities & Property Manager to ensure specifications are met.
• Daily cleaning of the common arrears in the
building
• Letting out vacant unit.
• Ensure rent is collected in good time.
• Maintain good relations and
liaise with tenants to resolve any reported issues.
• Foster good working
relationships with regulators and key service providers to ensure understanding
of regulation requirements and timely compliance response.
• Ensure that all equipment on
site is in good condition and report any faults or damages concerning the same.
• Monitor residents / tenants turnover and ensure all units are let out
on timely basis.
• Review and approve all tenancy application files prior to move in,
will a full due diligence as per policy.
• Organise all residents meetings
and oversee overall implementation of estate rules and regulations.
The property caretaker will be responsible for general management and
maintenance of the property which includes several residential units.
Maintain good relations and liaise with neighbors to resolve any
reported issues.
In cases of major repair works, liaise with the Facilities &
Property Manager to ensure specifications are met.
To ensure that staff and outsourced personnel are adequately instructed
in safety and welfare matters regarding their specific responsibilities. Ensure
that all equipment on site is in good condition and report any faults or
damages concerning the same.
• Any other duties that may be ascribed from time to time
Requirements
Diploma/Certificate in Technology in Real Estate Valuation and
Property Management, and or alternatively.
Technical background such as Building Technology, Electrical
or Plumbing.
Experience working in an estate management (of at least 50
houses) for more than 2 years as a caretaker.
At least 2 years’ experience in property management.
Qualities
& Skill
Good management capability and commercial acumen.
Good communication and writing skills, and PR, to be able to
deal with tenants, service providers, and other parties.
Good initiative and ability to organize and supervise building
functions, services, and maintenance.
Firm personality, with determination and energy.
Results oriented.
