Gerard Paul

A hands-on and very capable Caretaker who is competent across all areas of site maintenance. Vast experience working on a multitude of locations, always gaining positive feedback. An effective planner and communicator with a positive attitude and a track record of delivering a robust service and maintaining the highest standards of quality. A ‘can do’ attitude, ability to liaise tactfully with external contractors and can ensure an employer of integrity, trustworthiness and hard-work.

Caretaker - Ealing council

(2022 - 2025)

• carry out day-to-day maintenance checks and minor repairs
• book outside contractors for major repair work
• make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• open up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day
• keep communal areas clean and gardens neat and tidy
• order fuel, cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required
• take bookings if rooms in the building are available for hire
• prepare rooms for meetings or community use
• supervise other cleaning staff

Caretaker - Resource Group Agency

(2018 - 2022)

• carry out day-to-day maintenance checks and minor repairs
• book outside contractors for major repair work
• make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• open up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day
• keep communal areas clean and gardens neat and tidy
• order fuel, cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required
• take bookings if rooms in the building are available for hire
• prepare rooms for meetings or community use
• supervise other cleaning staff

Caretaker - Mainstay

(2014 - 2018)

• carry out day-to-day maintenance checks and minor repairs
• book outside contractors for major repair work
• make sure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• open up buildings in the morning and lock them at the end of the day
• keep communal areas clean and gardens neat and tidy
• order fuel, cleaning materials, new equipment and furniture as required
• take bookings if rooms in the building are available for hire
• prepare rooms for meetings or community use
• supervise other cleaning staff

Painter and decorator - Racing Green

(2012 - 2014)

• lay down dust sheets and prepare materials
• strip off old wallpaper or layers of paint
• fill holes and cracks and make sure surfaces are level
• cover surfaces with primer and undercoat
• mix paint to the right shade, often using computerised colour-matching equipment