Maintenance Operative 10hrs - Mercer West Madison East

Purpose of the Role

Carrying out reactive repairs as part of the onsite team at a residential building consisting of 331 units across 2 buildings, under the direction of the General Manager to facilitate the efficient running of the building.

Ensuring repairs are completed in a reasonable time frame to provide resident satisfaction, where external contractors are involved ensuring the communication between themselves and the resident is clearly and timely

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operative’s Main Duties:

• Basic carpentry work
• Painting and decorating Some tasks will be specific to sites and will require specific training and instruction, which will be recorded.
• General maintenance, for example tightening loose screws, fixing signage, sticking carpet edges, sweeping and clearing etc.
• Basic hardscaping e.g. re-bedding, or replacing paving stones and flagstones
• Weekly flushing of infrequently used outlets
• Use of stepladders and ladders (for short duration work only)
• Replacing lightbulbs
• Replacing domestic appliances plug fuses
• Void management checks
• Fire Door checks, Emergency Lighting Tests, Bell Testing etc.
• Drainage works
• Tiling
• Reglazing at ground floor level
• Joinery – boarding up broken windows
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools which have been provided by Savills

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proactive and dynamic taking ownership of all of core duties

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Proven experience as a handyman or similar role

• Excellent communication skills displaying sensitivities to and understanding of residents’ need

• Ability to handle multiple tasks

• Competent in using, Word and Outlook

• Flexible and cooperative at all times, working as a member of a Team

• Understanding the importance of achieving deadlines and ensuring quality output

• Use initiative and take responsibility for providing solutions

• To ensure confidentiality and security of all business, client and customer documentation/information

• Well-groomed and of smart appearance

• Dynamic approach, problem solving, well organized and ability to work well under pressure

Working Hours

2 days a week 5 hours a day between 8am-1pm

Salary

£7800

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