Career

Caretakers

Community Services & Development

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,121

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

5,400

Growth

Decline

Overview

Caretakers maintain and clean residential buildings, schools, offices, holiday camps, caravan parks and associated grounds.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Caretaker

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • filling out registration forms and providing tenants with copies of rules
  • collecting rent and filling out and issuing receipts
  • cleaning common facilities grounds and gardens replacing light bulbs checking fire hoses and extinguishers and performing other cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • notifying management and owners of buildings of the need for major repairs
  • cautioning tenants regarding excessive noise disorderly conduct and abuse of property
  • patrolling buildings to ensure security is maintained
  • purchasing cleaning supplies

Industry

Community Services & Development

Do you enjoy caring for others? Perhaps you would like to assist people experiencing a disability, or are keen to get involved in the wellness industry. If you are intrigued by these possibilities, a job in the Community Services & Development sector might be suited to you.This industry offers a variety of services which can range from helping and caring for others to developing and maintaining community resources and programs. Overall you need to get a great satisfaction and reward from nurturing and caring those in need. You are someone who is driven by being open and responsive to the needs and welfare of others and this is your biggest motivation in relating to people. This makes you a caring and compassionate person who always likes to make sure the needs of the people around you are met.

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