Facilities Assistant

Job Description

Facilities Assistant (Maintenance)Contract: PermanentWorking hours/pattern: 40 hours per week, Variable working days (5 out of 7)Salary: £20,160 per annumLocation: GlasgowWho are weaparto is an accommodation and student experience provider based in the UK, we want to provide amazing experiences in all of our communities by investing in our people, our facilities and our brand. We believe in student homes, not student rooms, and we want to provide the best experience possible.Role ProfileTo take pride in our residence, by keeping it in a great condition inside and out. This will involve maintaining the general upkeep of the residence; performing repairs, maintenance and minor redecoration as and when needed.Main duties (not limited to):• To manage supplies and equipment needed for maintenance duties.• To be responsible for low level electrical maintenance, including PAT testing. • To carry out health and safety checks including weekly fire alarms checks and legionella testing.• Painting including interior blocks, doors, gates and any other areas as necessary.• To take pride in the look and feel of the property – ensuring that it is up to standard.• To take on a concierge and out of hours rota service, assisting residents where you can.• To assist the Manager with key tasks during the summer turnaround period • To provide an out of hours concierge service to our residents, assisting with arrivals/departures throughout the year.• Room inspections as required, escalating any issues where necessary.• Ensuring arrangements are in place for the removal of refuse and maintain tidiness. • To ensure that the bin stores are tidy and that the bins are rotated so that they are accessible to all residents.• Maintaining arrangements for security and safety including inspecting firefighting equipment and detectors. • To ensure sufficient handover to colleague at the end of each shift• Disposal of waste from the site in line with relevant regulations • Sourcing new suppliers and making recommendations to the General Manager.• To sign off job sheets for repairs coming through the Repairs Tracking System.• To complete repairs in line with the service level agreement for aparto.• Assisting with the distribution of mail for all residents.• To manage and monitor any inappropriate parking on site• To monitor the CCTV system, reporting any irregularities to the General Manager or external agencies.• To liaise, provide access and monitor the work of all contractors, and tradespersons, highlighting any areas of concern to the Manager.• Other duties as directed by the ManagerThis role would suit someone who is friendly, reliable, has great attention to detail and is good with their hands– perhaps you have worked in a factory or on a building site and are looking for a change. It would be great if you have a trade, but someone with the right attitude is far more important. Our promise to youBy submitting your application to hr inspire you are providing us with permission to retain your data for up to two years. hr inspire promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so. Your right for us to remain silentIf you wish for us to remove your data from our CRM at any time, please contact us and we will action your request.