Housing Repairs Technician - Painter

Job Category: Facilities & Environment
Job location Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG175HB,,
United Kingdom
Ashfield District Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £14.82 per hour

Overall job purpose

Carry out repairs and maintenance work to Council owned, private, tenanted and empty properties and any other Authority owned building in a multi-skilled environment whilst achieving high standards of customer care and satisfaction.

Key tasks and responsibilities � post specific

Carry out all types of repairs and maintenance work in a multi-skilled environment allied to the Painting trade discipline in Council owned, private, tenanted, empty properties and any other Authority owned building.

As and when required, diagnose necessary remedial works, make appointments/arrangements and organise materials required.

Attend repairs and maintenance appointments on time and complete works on the first occasion, in one visit and within target times.

Completion of repairs and maintenance in other trade disciplines where deemed competent to complete these.

Minimise disruption, mess and dust to the customer�s home and possessions and leave in a clean and tidy condition using cleaning materials and equipment as necessary. Removing or making arrangements for the removal of waste/debris upon the completion of any works on a daily basis.

Assist in the end of year stocktaking processes.

Undertake Portable Appliance Testing as required.

Operate vehicles utilised for general Stores operations e.g. Forklift Truck & Telescopic Handler.

As required assist with the day to day operations of the Stores facility ensuring accurate stock checks are completed and all documentation associated with the Stores facility is processed.

Report any repairs, maintenance, health and safety hazards, customer enquiries, breaches of tenancy, safeguarding or vulnerability that is identified during the post holder�s day-to-day activities.

Complete any required written or electronic documentation and records including time monitoring to enable the accurate calculation of costs, salary and property information.

Operate a fleet vehicle including identifying and reporting defects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills � verbal and written

Excellent interpersonal skills – face to face and telephone

Meeting deadlines

Knowledge

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

An understanding of Local Authority and Social Housing

Experience

Building Construction and Repairs and Maintenance

Dealing with the public and other outside agencies

Qualifications

Essential/ Desirable

Evidence

City & Guilds NVQ level 2 (Painting) or equivalent

Essential

Application/Documentation

A current valid driving licence

Application/Documentation

A multi-skilled Tradesperson qualification

Counterbalance forklift truck and telescopic handler driving licence

Desirable

Additional information / other requirements of the post

The post involves driving and so the Post-holder will be required to undertake relevant DVLA licence checks.

The Post-holder may be required to work out of normal working hours / attend evening meetings / work weekends and / or Bank Holidays as part of their role.

The Post-holder may be required to work as part of the Emergency Out of Hours Standby Service as part of their role.