Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant required to work at retirement village in Selly Oak.
To carry out user tests, cyclical, preventive and repairs maintenance, and arrange access for contractors to carry out maintenance.
Carry out a handy-person service for the residents, as directed by the Cluster manager. Anything from picture hanging to assembling flat pack furniture.
Undertake preventive maintenance duties in the resident’s apartments and in the communal areas
Be proactive in the management of void properties, ensure water quality checks and general repairs are undertaken.
Work with contractors on site to improve own knowledge of systems and to ensure that they are working to risk assessments provided.
Record repair requests and defects.
Qualifications that will help candidates are City & Guilds, BTECs, and NVQs. Courses in health and safety, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, and general maintenance are all very useful.
Numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential.