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.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Supervising the work of cleaning, housekeeping and building maintenance staff and contractors;
(b) Participating in cleaning, simple repairs and maintenance of building interiors;
(c) Tending furnaces and boilers to ensure provision of heat and hot water;
(d) Regulating conduct of tenants and visitors in such matters as noise abatement or misuse of property;
(e) Providing small services to absent tenants such as accepting deliveries on their behalf or providing requested information to callers;
(f) Notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs;
(g) Patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained;
(h) Filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules.