Maintenance Operative – South Region 

£24k per annum

Purpose and summary of job

To carry out the day-to-day grounds maintenance on our services in order to ensure that they are maintained and kept in a good orderly fashion. Some internal & external decoration in the winter month also required, and some general maintenance may be required. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities


To carry out general grounds maintenance including but not limited to grass cutting, hedge trimming, weeding & general tidying.
To carry out internal and external paint and decorating
To assist in maintaining the outside fabric of the building.
To ensure the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This includes contributing to a safe and secure environment for staff/residents.
To assist in dealing with emergencies.
To maximise the security of the premises.
To carry out, as and when required, any additional duties and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and deemed appropriate by your employer in the interests of the company.
To identify defects and damage, reporting these promptly to the maintenance manager.


The contribution you make by doing this job

By carrying out these responsibilities well, you will be helping to provide the best possible quality of care for the young people who live with us. You will also be helping to create a safe and pleasant working environment for the other people who work here.

Person specification

Ideally candidates should have a specific trade that they specialise in (Grounds maintenance, Joinery, Plastering, Plumbing etc) however this is not required if the candidate has adequate all round trade abilities.

For new appointments, a selection panel will assess each of the points below against what you have written on the application form – so, as a job applicant, you should explain, by using examples from previous jobs, voluntary work or whilst you were in education, how you match these points.

Knowledge


Knowledge of basic DIY tasks including grounds maintenance, painting and decorating, joinery, electrical fittings and plumbing.
Knowledge of general health and safety requirements in the workplace.


Skills and Abilities


Ability to carry out general grounds maintenance
Ability to attend work punctually and reliably.
Ability to follow schedules and produce good quality work.
Ability to work effectively in situations where a number of tasks need doing in a short timescale.
Ability to carry out basic maintenance of electrical equipment (wire plug, change fuse etc).
Ability to carry out joinery tasks to produce good standard of construction and repairs.
Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks.
Ability to use a range of maintenance equipment and materials.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with students and staff whilst working in a busy environment.
Ability to follow laid down procedures as well as willingness to suggest changes to improve systems.
Ability to access all parts of the premises, by ladder if necessary.
Ability to lift and move objects in line with H&S guidelines.
Ability to communicate effectively, including ability to complete reports.
Ability to deal with external visitors in a welcoming and helpful manner.
Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.


Qualifications


No criminal record including convictions, cautions, reprimands, etc which may be relevant to the safety and welfare of others.
Current, clean driving licence
Able to tow a trailer
Able to operate sit on lawn mower.


Experience


Experience of equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others.
Experience of working as part of a team.