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Caretaker


Job Location:

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 3-5years
Posted: 22 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 20 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Caretaker
Department: Administration / Facilities
Location: As Assigned
Reports To: General Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job Purpose
The Caretaker will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep cleanliness safety security coordination and general maintenance of the assigned company premises accommodation site or facility. The role will ensure that the assigned property and its facilities remain clean functional secure and properly maintained.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Premises & Facility Management
Maintain the cleanliness orderliness and general condition of the assigned premises.
Conduct regular inspections of buildings rooms common areas grounds equipment and facilities.
Ensure that furniture fixtures electrical fittings plumbing doors windows and other facilities are in good condition.
Report defects damages breakdowns or maintenance requirements promptly.
Coordinate with approved maintenance personnel contractors or technicians for repairs.
Follow up on maintenance work to ensure timely completion and acceptable quality.

B. Housekeeping & Cleanliness
Ensure rooms offices common areas washrooms kitchen areas and surrounding premises are kept clean and hygienic.
Monitor availability of cleaning materials toiletries and other essential supplies.
Maintain proper storage and usage of housekeeping materials.
Ensure waste is collected and disposed of appropriately.
Monitor pest-control and sanitation requirements and report concerns to the relevant department.

C. Accommodation Management
Maintain proper records of company accommodation and allocated rooms.
Ensure rooms are prepared and maintained for employees visitors or management as required.
Monitor occupancy and report any unauthorized use of rooms or facilities.
Maintain an inventory of furniture appliances utensils linen and other company property provided at the accommodation.
Report loss damage or misuse of company property immediately.

D. Security & Safety
Coordinate with the Security Department to maintain the safety and security of the premises.
Ensure gates doors windows locks and other access points are properly secured.
Report suspicious activities unauthorized access theft damage or security incidents immediately.
Report fire electrical water structural or other safety hazards promptly.
Support emergency response procedures as required.

E. Utilities & Equipment
Monitor electricity water generator gas and other essential utilities.
Report unusual consumption leakage breakdowns or interruptions.
Ensure basic equipment and appliances are used properly.
Maintain records of utility readings where required.
Escalate major technical issues to the Administration / Facilities team.

F. Inventory & Supplies
Maintain an updated inventory of items under the caretakers responsibility.
Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials toiletries basic maintenance items and other supplies.
Raise requests for replenishment through the approved company process.
Ensure company assets and supplies are properly stored and protected.
Maintain records of items issued received damaged or replaced.

G. General Support
Assist with the arrangement of rooms and facilities for company meetings visitors events or management requirements.
Support movement or arrangement of furniture and other non-specialized items when required.
Coordinate with service providers and contractors visiting the premises.
Assist employees and authorized visitors with basic facility-related requirements.
Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the reporting manager.

Requirements
3. Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience as a Caretaker Facilities Assistant Housekeeper Site Assistant Estate Assistant or similar role.
Experience in handling company accommodation residential premises offices farms or site facilities will be an advantage.
Basic knowledge of plumbing electrical carpentry and general maintenance is desirable.
Basic computer literacy and ability to maintain simple records will be an advantage.

5. Required Skills & Competencies
Good housekeeping and organizational skills.
Basic maintenance and troubleshooting ability.
Good observation and attention to detail.
Reliability and sense of responsibility.
Ability to identify and report safety and maintenance issues.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Integrity and proper handling of company property.
Ability to respond to urgent facility-related issues.
Teamwork and willingness to support other departments when required.

6. Working Conditions
The position may require working at company accommodation offices farms production sites or other company facilities.
May be required to work outside normal working hours in case of emergencies or urgent facility requirements.
The employee must comply with all the company health safety security and operational procedures.


Required Education:

Previous experience as a Caretaker Facilities Assistant Housekeeper Site Assistant Estate Assistant or similar in handling company accommodation residential premises offices farms or site facilities will be an knowledge of plumbing electrical carpentry and general maintenance is computer literacy and ability to maintain simple records will be an advantage.