Main Responsibilities

To undertake maintenance and repair work as required to ensure that the buildings and site are functional and safe.
To assist in preparing accommodation rooms for re-let. This may include cleaning and clearing rooms, mending furniture, re-painting rooms and discarding unusable equipment.
To re-decorate Community Centre rooms as required, and to make improvements as required.
To carry out preventative work and testing as required.
To be responsible for equipment and tools associated with the role.
To work according to a set prioritisation system.
To ensure that all repairs and maintenance visits to occupied accommodation rooms are carried out according to the set procedures for notification of repairs and contact with vulnerable young people.
To ensure that all repairs and action taken are recorded in the repairs log.
To ensure that the car park and garden are tidied regularly.
To ensure that rooms are prepared for meetings.
To take an active approach to the role and to be able to work on own initiative within the set procedures.
To maintain highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality, with particular regard to work with vulnerable young people.
Other appropriate duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.

Person Specification

A general all-round knowledge of maintenance topics.
Ability to undertake painting, decorating, basic carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and general maintenance work.
Able to move furniture and equipment using appropriate handling techniques.
Ability to organise workload and respond to immediate needs.
Ability to take verbal instruction and direction.
Ability to follow written instructions and to keep written records of all repairs in the set format.
Working knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
A broad understanding of the YMCA’s client group, and in particular the maintenance and repair issues relating to accommodation for young people.
An ability to react appropriately in challenging situations.
Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role and to the YMCA.
Ability to work alone and to be self-motivated.
Experience with plumbing / electrical repairs would be a particular advantage but is not essential.