Multi-Skilled Labourer (103396 - 0721)

Vacancy Type/Job category
Maintenance
Department
Estates Office
Sub Department
Maintenance – Mechanical
Salary
£18,031 - £19,133 per annum
Location
University of Warwick, Coventry
Vacancy Overview
Previous Candidates need not apply
Permanent Full Time Position
36.5 hours per week
Here is your chance to be part of the team that makes Warwick University’s Estates Department one of the most enjoyable places to work in the Coventry area.
The Estates Office looks after the Warwick University campus - the land it's built on and the buildings it's made up of.
Estates mission is “Making and caring for inspiring spaces & providing an outstanding service.” We have a set of values which we expect all employees to work to and embody as excellent representatives of our department:
• Professionalism
• Ownership
• Respect
• Teamwork
We're here to provide a place of opportunity and inspiration for our students, our staff, our business partners and our local community. We create and care for the spaces they need to thrive and reach their potential.
Our mission is to deliver excellent customer service by creating, operating and sustaining safe, high quality environments.
The role will be based predominantly within the Mechanical Team where you will be required to carry out statutory Planned Preventative Maintenance on mechanical systems, mechanical biased reactive repairs and assisting skilled operatives in fulfilling their duties.
The role allows for the provision of assisting with the Fabric and Electrical Team works and statutory testing as may be required.
You will be a committed, friendly, team player who is keen to progress.
We offer excellent working conditions, training, uniform, all necessary PPE equipment, generous annual leave, pension scheme, childcare vouchers and use of the University’s leisure and cultural facilities.
Interview Date - TBC
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Based within a host team, the post holder will work flexibly across the Maintenance function, to carry out statutory testing of electrical and mechanical systems, plus providing support with statutory activities in Building Fabric. This may include carrying out basic repairs to electrical and mechanical systems, or basic building fabric repairs. To assist the various Maintenance teams in the general execution of their duties, and providing support with the preparation for electrical installation work or other project work.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Organisation
a. To prioritise own workload and tasks in consultation with Operatives or Supervisor, taking into account where the problem is, the nature of the problem, the number of people affected and the usage of the building.
b. To complete timesheets, maintain service records and other work related paperwork in priority order commensurate with grade requirements
c. To maintain the tools and equipment for which the electricians are responsible.
2. Technical
• Assisting qualified craftsmen in the provision of routine and reactive Fabric and/or electrical and mechanical maintenance on a variety of systems as generated by the computerised docket system and directly from University staff.
• To provide a planned maintenance service ensuring compliance with statutory testing and inspections including;
• Emergency Lighting Testing
• Fire Alarm Testing
• DHW & LPW Systems including cleaning strainers, glass traps, and pump operations
• Fire door checks in buildings across campus
• Paving checks across the Estate
• To respond to individual job requests via the notification system, within academic and commercial buildings across campus, responding to radio requests and emergency situations as and when they arise.
• Carry out lighting repairs and re-lamping duties within all university building.
• Undertake basic fault finding and suggesting repair solutions to M and E operatives considering logistics of the jobs to be undertaken, taking into account how long it will take, the equipment needed and the potential cost
• Support trade’s staff with the installation of minor power systems.
• Collect and dispose of used or old electrical equipment, including batteries, in accordance with Health and Safety/Environmental regulations.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and University policies
3. Communication
a. Liaise with Estates and other departmental staff throughout the University to advise and assist with planned and reactive maintenance, causing minimum disruption to University staff and other users
4. General
a. Undertake daily maintenance checks on University vehicles used within section including oil, fuel, tyres, windscreen wipers, mileage and keeping appropriate records.
b. Driving of University vehicles to transport staff, materials and tools around the University Estate
c. To undertake any other duties as from time to time may be required commensurate with the grade of the post
d. To order equipment and materials needed for particular jobs or tasks and maintain stock items
e. To ensure all works are completed to a high standard and work areas are left clean and tidy on completion

Person Specification

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. This is measured by (a) Application Form, (b) Test/Exercise, (c) Interview, (d) Presentation.

Essential Criteria 1
GCSE qualification or equivalent standard of education (a,c)
Essential Criteria 2
Practical experience of working within the electrical/building services industry (a,c)
Essential Criteria 3
General Building or Maintenance background and/or: NVQ II or equivalent in a relevant subject (a,c)
Essential Criteria 4
Effective oral communication and customer service skills (a,c)
Essential Criteria 5
Proven ability to resolve problems and use own initiative (a,c)
Essential Criteria 6
Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems (a,c)
Essential Criteria 7
Safe use of Hydraulic/Manual lifting platforms (a,c)
Essential Criteria 8
Safe use and erection of mobile tower scaffolding (a,c)
Essential Criteria 9
Safe Entry into Confined spaces using emergency escape breathing apparatus (a,c)
Essential Criteria 10
Awareness of asbestos materials and non-licensed removal works (a,c)
Essential Criteria 11
Awareness of mechanical operations and systems, e.g. heating/ventilation systems (a,c)
Essential Criteria 12
The ability to organise own workload and work with minimal supervision from Technicians (a,c)
Essential Criteria 13
The ability to assess and resolve simple problems using own initiative (a,c)
Desirable Criteria 1
Knowledge of fire alarm systems fire alarm systems in accordance to BS 5839 (a,c)
Further Particulars
For further information about the University of Warwick, please read our University Further Particulars .
For further information about the department, please visit the departmental website .
Due to the nature of this post it is necessary to work in all areas of the University at any time, with an important need to assess the safety of certain environments and recognize the hazards within them. Examples are….
• High Voltage sub-stations
• Hazardous Laboratories
• Confined Spaces (roof spaces, underground ducts)
• Sewage Pumping Station
• External (All weather conditions)
• Workshops - Noise, chemicals, fumes etc.
• Office Environments – use of VDU’s
• High Level, Roofs, Access Equipment

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

As an organisation using the (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Service to assess applicants’ suitability for positions of trust, the University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.

Other Information
Right to work in the UK
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The University of Warwick provides an inclusive working and learning environment, recognising and respecting every individual’s differences. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Closing Date
17 Aug 2021