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Residential Building Caretaker
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-11Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 18,000
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AI summary
Brites Management Services Limited is hiring a full-time Residential Building Caretaker in Ruaka, Nairobi. The role involves property maintenance, cleaning, tenant support, security monitoring, and basic reporting. Salary is KSh 18,000, and applicants should have at least 2 years of experience and basic handyman skills.
- Full-time role in Ruaka, Nairobi
- Salary of KSh 18,000
- Minimum 2 years’ experience required
- Basic handyman and repair skills needed
- Apply by emailing CV to recruitment@britesmanagement.com
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Source salary availableThe source lists KSh 18,000. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, cleaning, no_experienceThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
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- Place your strongest Residential Building Caretaker evidence in the first half of your CV.
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Original source description
- RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CARETAKER
- Brites Management Services Limited
- Estate Agents & Property Management
- Today
- Easy apply
- New
- Nairobi
- Full Time
- Real Estate
- Confidential
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- Job summary
- Perform routine checks around the property to identify maintenance issues early.
Experience
- Level:
- Entry level
- Length:
- 2 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
- as a Building Caretaker or in a similar role
- ·
- Basic
- handyman/repair skills (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.)
- ·
- Good
- communication and interpersonal skills
- ·
- Reliable,
- trustworthy, and able to work with minimal supervision
- HOW TO APPLY
- · If you meet the above qualifications,
- skills and
- share CV on
- recruitment@britesmanagement.com
- · Interviews will be carried out on a
- rolling basis until the position is filled.
- · Only the shortlisted candidates will be
- contacted.
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Requirements
- JOB TITLE
- RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CARETAKER
- NATURE OF JOB
- FULL TIME
- INDUSTRY
- REAL ESTATE/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
- SALARY
- KSHS.18,000
- JOB LOCATION
- RUAKA
- DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- Property
- Maintenance and Repairs
- ·
- Perform
- routine checks around the property to identify maintenance issues early.
- ·
- Carry
- out minor repairs including plumbing leaks, electrical faults, door/window
- fixes, and painting touch-ups.
- ·
- Oversee
- garbage collection and disposal; ensure bins are well-managed and areas remain
- hygienic.
- ·
- Monitor
- water tanks, pumps, and other utilities to ensure smooth operation and report
- any malfunctions.
- ·
- Ensure
- proper lighting in all common areas and replace bulbs or fixtures when needed.
- Cleaning
- and Upkeep
- ·
- Maintain
- cleanliness and tidiness of all shared spaces: hallways, stairwells, lifts,
- parking lots, gates, and the compound.
- ·
- Sweep,
- mop, and disinfect common areas on a regular schedule.
- ·
- Keep
- outdoor areas (lawns, walkways, front yard) free of litter and debris.
- ·
- Manage
- and supervise any outsourced cleaning staff or service providers.
- Tenant
- Relations & Support
- ·
- Serve
- as the first point of contact for tenant inquiries, complaints, and emergency
- issues.
- ·
- Communicate
- tenant concerns clearly and promptly to the property manager.
- ·
- Assist
- tenants with minor support needs such as helping with deliveries or access
- issues.
- Security
- Monitoring
- ·
- Monitor
- the general safety and security of the premises.
- ·
- Report
- any suspicious activity, safety hazards, or unauthorized access to relevant
- authorities or security personnel.
- ·
- Ensure
- that gates and entrances are properly locked at designated hours.
- Administrative
- & Reporting Duties
- ·
- Keep
- basic records of maintenance tasks, repairs completed, and incidents reported.
- ·
- Maintain
- a logbook of complaints received and how they were handled or escalated.
- ·
- Ensure
- inventory of basic tools and cleaning supplies is maintained and request
- restocking when needed.
- KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND
- QUALIFICATION
- ·
- Minimum 2 years’
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