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Caretakers

Snapshot

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

Job stats

How many people employed in this occupation?

3700

What are the weekly earnings for
full-time workers ($ before tax)?

$786

How does unemployment compare
with other occupations?

average

What is the vacancy level?

low

What are the job prospects?

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

 

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