building caretaker

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.

Alternative Labels

property caretaker

caretaker

facilities caretaker

building technician

building manager

facilities manager

site caretaker

building caretaker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- verger

- house sitter

- amusement park cleaner

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

comply with legal regulations manage ground maintenance follow company standards liaise with managers examine the conditions of buildings handle customer complaints register information on arrivals and departures execute inspection walkway manage cleaning activities

Optional Skills and Competences

perform park safety inspections apply conflict management inspect building systems perform ground maintenance activities handle veterinary emergencies ensure compliance with noise standards perform minor repairs to equipment deliver correspondence fill out forms write work-related reports clean rooms use gardening equipment clean surfaces

Optional Knowledge

budgetary principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1822bfc2-e735-449f-ba00-ca71eb5c062b

Status

released

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