Caretakers
Snapshot
Caretakers maintain and clean residential buildings, schools, offices, holiday camps, caravan parks and associated grounds.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 3700 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $786 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | low |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | below average |
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
Job Titles
- Caretaker