Maintenance Technician

Understands and responds to health and safety matters in an appropriate & timely manner

Reports any incidents or accidents to the Community Manager using the correct system and documentation

Moves furniture and heavy items around site as required

Ensures all communal areas of the site including refuse and recycling facilities are frequently inspected and maintained to the highest standards of repair & cleanliness.

Coordinates and accompanies external Contractors/Suppliers executing minor works on site

Liaises with relevant team members within Estates Management or Operations teams to ensure transparency and clear communication when works are taking place.

Monitors Sub-Contractors performance to standard and retains accurate records of their site operations including all relevant RAMS & Permits to Work.

Highlights and assists with the management of any community works.

Assists the Community Manager in key management ensuring high levels of security at all times.

Ensures annual checks are carried out for their statutory insurance and qualifications.

Manages and maintains all statutory testing records, utilising other team members where appropriate

Carries out annual PAT testing and inspections of emergency lighting, weekly fire alarm tests and fire evacuations

Ensures the gardens and grounds maintenance to the property are well maintained, clean, tidy and hazard free, supervising external contractors as required

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company and safe systems of work guidelines

Is available on call out of hours to respond to emergency situations to resolve problems or contact contractors to address.

Reviews site risk assessments as required with Community Manager.

Seeks to maximise efficiency of utilities.

About You

A reasonable level of general education educated to O’ Level / GCSE level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills.

Awareness of H&S requirements on site

Continually strives to improve knowledge, skills and abilities to produce the best results

A recognised trade qualification, Building Crafts Operative Certificate, City and Guilds or NVQ relevant to undertaking repairs and maintenance in a residential building, e.g. plumbing or electrical, is essential.

Experience & Skills

Experience of undertaking repairs and maintenance in a domestic residential environment or as a general builder /residential construction in the following trades; plumber, electrician or carpenter

Experience of installing and maintaining hot and cold water systems, sanitary appliances and soil and waste drainage.

Experience of installing and maintaining electrical systems and fire alarm, emergency lighting and security systems.

Fluent English verbal and written communication skills

Helpful, friendly personality with effective communication skills behaving in a professional, courteous and helpful manner towards colleagues and residents

Good team player with strong relationship building and influencing skills

Positive approach and ability to work on own initiative

Ability to determine cost effective solutions to repairs

Contractor & Supplier Supervision skills are desirable

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise

Flexible approach to work and adaptable to thrive in a changing environment.

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