Maintenance Bristol, England
Job description
PURPOSE OF JOB.
- To be a member of an estate-based maintenance team, under the direction of the Estate Manager, to provide maintenance services and carry out plumbing and other minor maintenance repairs.
- To work a 40 hours week
- To cover out of hours emergency service when requested.
- To have an awareness of the general wellbeing of residents on the estate, especially the needs of disadvantages and vulnerable groups.
- To have an enhanced recent DBS check to be able to enter tenants’ property to carry out required duties
RESPONSIBILITIES
HANDYMAN/ CLEANING DUTIES
To carry out maintenance duties as instructed by the Estate Manager on a daily basis, and to work to a weekly/monthly worksheet in relation to communal spaces on the estate
To undertake painting of communal areas.
To deal promptly with any graffiti and report to the Estate Manager immediately.
During inclement weather to clear snow and ice, and keep stairs, paths and roads in a safe and negotiable condition and to take appropriate steps to protect water supplies.
To report at once to the estate office any complaint from a tenant about any defect or repair in the communal areas. To either temporarily or permanently prevent further damage until a proper repair can be effected.
Direct contractors or report their presence on the estate to the estate office.
To advise the Estate Office of any fire equipment removed in the blocks, any signs e.g., No Smoking, Emergency Exits etc. not in place
MINOR MAINTENANCE DUTIES
To take prompt action to replace any broken//worn out light bulbs, to clean lamps and covers and report any hazardous situations immediately.
To take prompt action to unblock toilet, bath, sink and clear drains as required and report back difficult situations to the estate office.
To secure and board up voids as and when necessary or instructed to do so by the Estate Manager, and to protect services, e.g. draining radiators and turning off water etc.
RECORDS KEEPING AND REPORTS
To keep a daily diary of any work done during the day and time spend on each job.
To be conversant with the Conditions of Tenancy, reporting any significant breaches of tenancy to the Estate Manager.
EMERGENCIES
To have knowledge of emergency procedures in case of accident, fire, flood, etc. and report emergency situations promptly to the Estate Manager and if the need arises to contact the 999 Emergency Services.
To assist at emergencies, e.g. cleaning up flood/fire debris, fencing off areas, provide warning signs.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
To take particular and reasonable care of their own health and safety and for the health and safety of all other persons affected by their actions or omissions during their work.
To be responsible for the safety and proper use of all plant, tools and equipment for the purpose of work undertaken by caretakers.
To use the recommended and approved protective clothing on all occasions.
To provide emergency services when necessary during normal working hours i.e. for residents and emergency services.
GENERAL
Handyman will be expected to carry out any other such related duties as may from time to time be determined by the Estate Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.42-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Maintenance 2023
