Maintenance Assistant/Caretaker
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Peterborough
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 14 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Assistant
LOCATION: Peterborough
PAY RATE: GBP8.91ph + Statutory holiday pay
To provide a high quality Estates service to include security, supervision of mechanical services, maintenance of plant, fixtures, fittings, grounds and any other task to ensure uninterrupted service to College staff and customers at the main College site and any other premises used by the College.
Accountabilities
Security of Premises and Contents
Responsible, along with other members of the Estates team, for the security of the College premises and its contents.
Ensure, with the use of a rota system, the routine and non-routine opening and closing of the premises.
Attend to any matters of trespass, theft, vandalism or unauthorised persons on premises or indication of above and report to the Estates Team Leader. Subject to rota, act as the nominated key holder and attend to alarm activations if Business Watch need support.
Responsible for the activation and deactivation of the intruder alarm systems and fire alarm systems as and when required.
Undertake key-holding duties and related record keeping and reporting, including out of hours call out.Emergencies
Provide rapid and appropriate responses to breakdowns in services.
Liaise as necessary with Emergency Services.
Proactively assist with emergency procedures.
React swiftly and appropriately to equipment failures and other unforeseen emergency situations.Building and Ground Maintenance Work
Carry out proactive maintenance schedules to ensure high standards of the Estate's appearance and to ensure the structure and fabric of the campus, external and internal areas are checked and any faults recorded and repaired before deterioration.
Carry out and record regular inspections of the premises, contents and carry out repairs to equipment, plant, and fittings as required, internal and external, reporting to the Estates Team Leader those jobs that require external contractors.
Responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the College particularly in adverse weather conditions. e.g. snow clearing and gritting of the campus.
Carry out building maintenance repairs skills and specialise in at least one of the following areas: general building, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, electrical, painting and decorating, grounds maintenance.
Carry out general waste and litter collection.
Carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within agreed timescales.
Support the operation of College recycling and waste material management.
Comply and assist with all necessary H&S requirements including risk assessments and other legislative issues e.g. waste and ensure all emergent procedures are followed.Driving
Drive College vehicles, including transit vans and minibuses if and when required. To maintain the upkeep college vehicles to required standards and schedulesQRS promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with QRS. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all QRS assignments. All positions advertised by QRS comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010
LOCATION: Peterborough
PAY RATE: GBP8.91ph + Statutory holiday pay
To provide a high quality Estates service to include security, supervision of mechanical services, maintenance of plant, fixtures, fittings, grounds and any other task to ensure uninterrupted service to College staff and customers at the main College site and any other premises used by the College.
Accountabilities
Security of Premises and Contents
Responsible, along with other members of the Estates team, for the security of the College premises and its contents.
Ensure, with the use of a rota system, the routine and non-routine opening and closing of the premises.
Attend to any matters of trespass, theft, vandalism or unauthorised persons on premises or indication of above and report to the Estates Team Leader. Subject to rota, act as the nominated key holder and attend to alarm activations if Business Watch need support.
Responsible for the activation and deactivation of the intruder alarm systems and fire alarm systems as and when required.
Undertake key-holding duties and related record keeping and reporting, including out of hours call out.Emergencies
Provide rapid and appropriate responses to breakdowns in services.
Liaise as necessary with Emergency Services.
Proactively assist with emergency procedures.
React swiftly and appropriately to equipment failures and other unforeseen emergency situations.Building and Ground Maintenance Work
Carry out proactive maintenance schedules to ensure high standards of the Estate's appearance and to ensure the structure and fabric of the campus, external and internal areas are checked and any faults recorded and repaired before deterioration.
Carry out and record regular inspections of the premises, contents and carry out repairs to equipment, plant, and fittings as required, internal and external, reporting to the Estates Team Leader those jobs that require external contractors.
Responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the College particularly in adverse weather conditions. e.g. snow clearing and gritting of the campus.
Carry out building maintenance repairs skills and specialise in at least one of the following areas: general building, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, electrical, painting and decorating, grounds maintenance.
Carry out general waste and litter collection.
Carry out the movement of furniture and equipment within agreed timescales.
Support the operation of College recycling and waste material management.
Comply and assist with all necessary H&S requirements including risk assessments and other legislative issues e.g. waste and ensure all emergent procedures are followed.Driving
Drive College vehicles, including transit vans and minibuses if and when required. To maintain the upkeep college vehicles to required standards and schedulesQRS promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with QRS. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all QRS assignments. All positions advertised by QRS comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010