Vacancy overview

WHO IS VERTUS?

Vertus is part of the Canary Wharf Group, one of London’s great landlords. Over the last 30 years the Group has serviced the world’s blue chip corporate and retail tenants whilst undertaking the design, construction and management of the ever-growing Estate.

Canary Wharf Group has built this reputation by providing exceptional service through estate management, building management, public space management and security.

The Vertus team manage all aspects of the Build to Rent assets on the Estate, as well as the initial management during the final construction programme and handover period.

The team are based on site and comprise a core group of experienced specialists and individual building management members, dedicated to the leasing and management of both the building and the apartments. This team have a comprehensive track record of delivering excellent service and are dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers and residents.

The Vertus team is dedicated to providing a superlative service to residents, 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

Reporting to the Building Manager, Janitor will maintain the cleanliness of the all Communal Areas within the Vertus portfolio as requested by Management by Management Team.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Building Manager, the Janitor will maintain the cleanliness of the all Communal Areas within the Vertus portfolio as requested by Management Team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To inspect all communal areas and offices at regular intervals and carry out cleaning as required.
2. Keep the Building Management team informed of any issues that may arise.
3. To ensure the commercial kitchen, amenities areas, show apartments, storage areas, reception area and plant rooms, are always kept clean and tidy.
4. To ensure that coffee machine is always fully stocked with coffee, milk and drinking chocolate.
5. To regularly inspect and clean all washrooms/toilets in amenity areas and staff welfare area. To ensure that they are properly equipped, and a very high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
6. To clear tables of crockery where required and clean them in the dishwasher.
7. To carry out the cleaning function in an efficient, effective, and polite manner to cause minimal disruption to the building.
8. To be thoroughly familiar and comply with the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures and to ensure that all tasks carried out are in accordance with the established Health & Safety regulations.
9. To be fully aware of the Health and Safety requirements relating to food preparation areas.
10. To ensure waste is disposed of in line with the company strategy.
11. To undertake additional duties at the direction of the Building Management team.

1. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, proactive, approachable and demonstrate a willingness to assist others.
2. The incumbent must ensure that his/her appearance reflects the professional image of Vertus.
3. Politeness and tact are an essential requirement as interaction with tenants, visitors and colleagues is on-going. In view of this requirement, excellent verbal communication skills are essential.
4. The duties will include some form of heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity. Therefore, the incumbent must have the ability to undertake such duties.
5. The incumbent must have the ability to use cleaning equipment.
6. Must have good communication skills, excellent customer service skills, strong organisational skills
7. The right candidate must possess knowledge of COSHH, health and safety in the workplace and best cleaning practices for maintaining special surfaces to a high standard such as glass, stainless steel, marble/limestone.
8. The incumbent must have an appreciation of the importance of customer service and how this is applied in the context of Canary Wharf.