CARETAKER RESUME EXAMPLE

Updated: July 22, 2024 - The Caretaker ensures effective cleaning of the facility, including periodic stripping, resealing, polishing of floors, and washing walls and internal windows. This role involves managing site safety by maintaining clear and secure access, along with the security of the site and its contents. The caretaker also handles the setup and clearing of furniture, maintains stock levels of consumables, and keeps records for safety and maintenance purposes.

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1. Caretaker, Riverbend Residential Services, Franklin, TN

Job Summary: 

  • Setting out and rearranging lecture rooms, to meet operational requirements, including moving equipment 
  • Carrying out office and other room moves, including necessary decoration.
  • General housekeeping and monitoring of lecture room furniture, including routine maintenance, necessary repairs and monthly Health and Safety furniture checks.
  • Ensure as far as possible that University grounds, public walkways, internal thoroughfares, and teaching accommodation are at all times clean, tidy and fit for purpose.
  • Assist with grounds clearance including sweeping and collection of leaves, snow and distribution of salt/grit
  • Safe, regular and appropriate clearance and disposal of external and internal rubbish, in line with the University Waste Disposal Policy and ESO14001.
  • Assist with cleaning also includes low-level window cleaning, replacement of commodities
  • Unlock the school and carry out security checks on the buildings
  • Carry out and record statutory checks and help maintain Health and Safety records
  • Maintain property and grounds to a high standard including liaising with contractors


Skills on Resume: 

  • Facilities Management (Hard Skills)
  • Moving and Decoration (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance and Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping (Hard Skills)
  • Grounds Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Waste Management (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning Operations (Hard Skills)
  • Security and Safety (Hard Skills)

2. Caretaker, Harmony House Supportive Living, Salem, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Clean and maintain workloads on estates to a high standard as directed by the Estate Services Supervisor and rectify any areas
  • Fully participate in cover arrangements within the caretaking team to ensure proper accessibility to services for tenants 
  • Provide mutual support for priority tasks such as seasonal work, racist graffiti and emergencies.
  • Monitor and liaise with contractors on site and report any deficiencies in the service provided by them.
  • Regularly inspect the communal areas of estates, to make safe any hazards and report any health and safety defects.
  • Provide a two-weekly visiting service for vulnerable tenants who receive no other support services from the council and liaise with other agencies
  • Ensure the well-being and needs of the residents are met within the council’s procedures and practices.
  • Carry out minor repairs and undertake project work with the appropriate training.
  • Identify and report communal repairs using a variety of mediums.
  • Monitor site stock and order supplies, and prepare and implement risk assessments
  • Contribute to projects and maintenance schedules


Skills on Resume: 

  • Property Maintenance and Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Contractor Management (Hard Skills)
  • Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service and Support (Soft Skills)
  • Inventory and Supply Management (Hard Skills)
  • Risk Assessment and Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)

3. Caretaker, Crestview Senior Community, Naples, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Respond on time to any issues with the delivery of routine and non-routine caretaking and cleaning services.
  • Assist in the allocation of tasks, working closely with the Head Caretaker.
  • Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out following the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) program
  • Support with internal and external routine inspections of the school premises are carried out.
  • Monitor and respond to requests logged on the Estates Help Desk system
  • Undertake general maintenance tasks such as painting, and decorating
  • Undertake minor repairs drawing on any specialist skills e.g. carpentry, simple electrics, plumbing.
  • Assist with the effective maintenance of campus gardens and grounds.
  • Undertake tasks requiring DYI/Trade skills including plumbing, measuring, cutting, painting and decorating, light bulbs changing, etc
  • Monitor and update the help desk system on a timely basis
  • Keep electronic and paper records up to date.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Maintenance Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Task Allocation (Soft Skills)
  • Routine and Non-Routine Issue Resolution (Hard Skills)
  • Preventative Maintenance (PPM) (Hard Skills)
  • Inspection Management (Hard Skills)
  • Help Desk Management (Hard Skills)
  • Grounds Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)

4. Caretaker, Pinecrest Care Facilities, Boise, ID

Job Summary: 

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
  • Maintain good records of all orders, maintenance requests/repairs, complaints, move-in/move-out, and inventory
  • Follow through with maintenance requests from residents on time.
  • Cut grass, trim trees, and general maintenance upkeep.
  • Carry out minor plumbing and drainage works i.e. arrange to clear the blockage, and remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, kitchen grease traps, etc.
  • Carry out minor electrical work, and ensure general hygiene of the property.
  • Ensure that all the rubbish bins are cleaned and emptied on a regular to keep up with the hygiene of the yard.
  • Light handyman repairs, and carries out all handyman work like fixing doors, windows, etc.
  • Observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties.
  • Manage noise levels, and ensure the general safety of all the properties and students.
  • Communicate effectively with residents and the corporate office.
  • Monitor electrical usage in all the properties.
  • Assist with viewings, move-ins, and vacating of students.
  • Encourage regular clean-up of the properties by students.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Maintenance Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Technical Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Hygiene Management (Hard Skills)
  • Handyman Repairs (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Awareness (Hard Skills)
  • Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Monitoring and Assistance (Hard Skills)

5. Caretaker, Evergreen Living Solutions, Reno, NV

Job Summary: 

  • Take responsibility for keeping up with the grounds
  • General apartment cleaning and apartment turnover
  • Maintaining the building and surrounding grounds in a neat manner
  • Maintaining a pleasant atmosphere and relations with residents
  • Demonstrate strong professionalism and integrity while representing Dominium
  • Providing an efficient and effective caretaking service
  • Taking responsibility for carrying out cleaning and managing cleaning budgets for the site
  • Supervising contractors whilst on site
  • Be visible to residents and assist them with general queries/issues and liaise with them regarding improvements that could be made to the site/service


Skills on Resume: 

  • Groundskeeping Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and Turnover (Hard Skills)
  • Building Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Resident Relations (Soft Skills)
  • Professionalism and Integrity (Soft Skills)
  • Caretaking Efficiency (Hard Skills)
  • Budget Management (Hard Skills)
  • Contractor Supervision (Hard Skills)

6. Caretaker, Maplewood Senior Assistance, Dover, DE

Job Summary: 

  • Clean common areas, entries, laundry rooms, lobby and halls by dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, window washing, etc.
  • Keep grounds and walks clean and maintained by picking up trash, watering gardens, weeding, sweeping, etc.
  • Maintain and keep walks, drives and lots safe through snow removal, ice removal, salting and sanding.
  • Clean turn-over apartments when residents move in preparation for new residents to move in.
  • Light maintenance duties such as changing bulbs and light fixture globes, tightening door handles, etc.
  • Ensuring security integrity of the school buildings and grounds through locking and unlocking, patrols, and monitoring third-party contractors.
  • Conduct initial investigations for reactive requests, carrying out the repairs or reporting the damage to the helpdesk
  • Carry out daily tasks i.e. litter picking, spot cleaning toilets, replenishing toilet roll
  • Respond to emergencies such as floods, and bodily fluids and effecting temporary or permanent rectification by prescribed procedures and timescales
  • Respond to requests for collection of parcels, movement of furniture rearrangement of rooms etc by prescribed procedures and timescales
  • Be observant of H&S issues and ensure that they are rectified or made safe and reported to management
  • Being proactive by noticing deficiencies in the facilities and either rectifying if within capabilities or bringing the defect to the attention of management


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cleaning and Maintenance Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Groundskeeping (Hard Skills)
  • Snow and Ice Management (Hard Skills)
  • Apartment Turnover Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Light Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Security Management (Hard Skills)
  • Reactive Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety Awareness (Hard Skills)

7. Caretaker, Sunset Care Homes, Peoria, IL

Job Summary: 

  • Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs
  • Monitor and action maintenance request logs
  • Maintain car park area, and outdoor spaces, including watering and pruning of plants, etc
  • Carryout out regular water temperature checks, and regular flushing of all water outlets
  • Testing of emergency lighting units to ensure they are in good order and work correctly
  • Checking all fire extinguishers are in the correct location and have the security pin and tag in place and ensuring they are not obstructed.
  • Promoting health and safety throughout the College, and supervising external contractors
  • Making sure that the doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
  • Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time
  • Work alongside the designated school site manager
  • Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs
  • Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use
  • Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day
  • Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational


Skills on Resume: 

  • Maintenance and Repair Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Monitoring and Actioning Maintenance Requests (Hard Skills)
  • Groundskeeping and Outdoor Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Water Management (Hard Skills)
  • Emergency Systems Management (Hard Skills)
  • Fire Safety Management (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety Promotion (Soft Skills)
  • Security and Facility Access Control (Hard Skills)

8. Caretaker, Willow Branch Assisted Living, Clarksville, TN

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure that areas are always clean and tidy
  • Complete site walk-around to look for issues at both properties.
  • Report any faults and/or items to be repaired to the Registered Manager.
  • Oversee and assist with minor maintenance tasks such as adjusting doors/hinges, door closers and handles
  • Facilitate the touching up of paintwork within communal areas
  • Undertake litter picking and cleaning of external hard-landscaped areas
  • Assist with refuse movement and waste collection for a streamlined process
  • Oversee the cleaning of the car park, ensuring these areas are kept clean, secure, and free of any hazards.
  • To facilitate soft landscaping duties such as grass cutting, watering, and weed removal
  • Assist with system testing around the development (including services such as emergency lighting and fire alarms/smoke vents).
  • Be accustomed to typical mechanical and electrical plant equipment and its operations together with communal heating systems.
  • Monitoring the Building Management System
  • Organize and communicate with external organizations, for example, plumbers, electricians, etc
  • Assist with contractor signing in/out/procedures and ensure they are working safely/ complying with Health and Safety regulations on-site.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Facility Maintenance and Repair (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and Tidiness (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Exterior Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Soft Landscaping (Hard Skills)
  • Waste Management (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Communication and Coordination (Soft Skills)

9. Caretaker, Brookside Elder Care, Erie, PA

Job Summary: 

  • Carrying out maintenance work, using a range of associated tools and equipment to complete the task.
  • Adhering to the Health and Safety at Work Act including COSHH regulations
  • Ensuring the school building and surrounding areas, furnishings and access points are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
  • Emptying the litter bins and disposing of waste in the appropriate manner
  • Upkeeping the premises and ensuring the site is in good condition
  • Looking after the security of the site and following a security routine methodically
  • Arranging for routine site maintenance, cleaning of school furniture, and gutter/drain cleaning
  • Ensuring the layout of the school hall, meeting rooms, etc are laid out for school activities
  • Arrange the movement of items of furniture, and incoming goods 
  • Checking the services of the building, heating, electric, water and gas


Skills on Resume: 

  • Maintenance work (Hard Skills)
  • Health and Safety compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Waste management (Hard Skills)
  • Facilities upkeep (Hard Skills)
  • Security management (Hard Skills)
  • Routine maintenance coordination (Hard Skills)
  • Facilities arrangement (Hard Skills)

10. Caretaker, Greenfield Retirement Community, Springfield, MO

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for the effective cleaning of the site including periodical stripping, resealing and polishing of floors, and washing of walls and internal windows.
  • Responsible for site safety, ensuring clear and safe access and security of the site and its contents.
  • Undertake moving and handling tasks including the setting up and clearing away of furniture.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels of consumables, and records relating to fire and intruder alarms, repairs/maintenance of heating systems, and logs of portable electrical equipment.
  • Responsible for carrying out minor repairs, maintenance and decorations.
  • Carry out regular checks of the heating systems to ensure they are operating efficiently.
  • Participating in the site’s out-of-hours call-out system, and undertaking lettings for the site
  • Contribute to risk awareness by carrying out duties and raising issues.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Cleaning and Maintenance Skills (Hard Skills)
  • Site Safety Management (Hard Skills)
  • Moving and Handling (Hard Skills)
  • Inventory and Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Heating System Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
  • Communication and Issue Reporting (Soft Skills)
  • Attention to Detail (Soft Skills)

11. Caretaker, Lakeside Living Services, Rapid City, SD

Job Summary: 

  • Ensure that the grounds and external areas are maintained in a tidy and attractive condition. 
  • Maintain the gardens – cutting grass, weeding and looking after items such as planters.
  • Clean all communal areas, including the main corridors, lifts, stairways, entrance lobbies, refuge areas and toilet facilities
  • Sweep and keep clear paths and car parking areas, and collect litter
  • Sweep out and clean flats that may from time to time be vacated
  • Ensure that the communal dustbins are emptied and the dustbin are kept disinfected clean and tidy
  • Ensure that any store rooms and cellars are kept tidy and in good order
  • Grit appropriate areas based on the weather forecast
  • Change light bulbs in the communal areas
  • Familiarisation with the operation of lifts, fire alarm systems and boilers and to ensure that these operate properly.
  • Comply with the Association’s Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedures
  • Supervise third-party contractor performance such as general repairs, grounds maintenance and window cleaning


Skills on Resume: 

  • Grounds Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and Sanitation (Hard Skills)
  • Litter Control (Hard Skills)
  • Flat Cleaning (Hard Skills)
  • Waste Management (Hard Skills)
  • Storage Management (Hard Skills)
  • Gritting and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Facilities Management (Hard Skills)

12. Caretaker, Crestview Senior Community, Naples, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Maintaining the College premises ensuring they are safe and presentable
  • Responsibility for maintaining the security of the College’s multi-site premises
  • Be responsible for dealing with any hazards reported and making sure it is safe for the learners, staff and visitors
  • Responsibility for opening and closing of the site
  • Responsible for cleaning and ensuring areas and grounds are clean and tidy.
  • Carry out gardening works and grounds maintenance.
  • Perform basic fabric maintenance and repairs.
  • Maintain building security and carry out security checks.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Facilities Management (Hard Skills)
  • Security Management (Hard Skills)
  • Hazard Management (Hard Skills)
  • Site Operations (Hard Skills)
  • Cleaning and Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Groundskeeping (Hard Skills)
  • Fabric Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Security Checks (Hard Skills)