Maintenance Operative

Job description

·  Location
South Croydon, Greater London
·  Salary
£16.25/Hourly
·  Job type
Temporary
·  Industry
Building and Construction
·  External Reference
JN-042024-372250
·  Category
Hospitality, Tourism & Travel - Caretaking & Attendants

This is a full time position, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.

A Driving Licence is preferred.

Key Tasks:

* Ordering of necessary work materials, paint, tools, parts etc
* Using appropriate tools/equipment
* Carry out internal inspections of communal areas as required
* To ensure that all chutes are kept clear, and blockages are cleared promptly, and if unable to clear blockage it is reported to the repairs contractor
* Ensure all repairs are reported to Building Manager
* Inspect and monitor all minor repairs
* To use cleaning machinery as required.
* Keep all internal areas free from graffiti by either removing or reporting to the repairs contractor.
* Maintain records of all jobs undertaken and keeping them under the priority categories
* Cut away/remove shrubs/foliage from sites as and when required.
* Ensure all communal areas are kept free of bulk rubbish
* Carry out weekly inspections of lights/lamps and replace as required.
* Ensure the safety and maintenance of the council's cleaning equipment, and take all possible steps to prevent loss, theft or damage
* To carry out regular Health & Safety inspections and workplace inspections as required by the Building Manager
* Retouch painted areas.
* Intercom- fix an issue where it will not ring when someone rings a tenant from the main entrance.
* Door lock change, Mattress removal and putting new ones.
* Ensure voids are painted and all other repair jobs are completed to a liveable standard
* Explain and demonstrate to tenants how to use equipment in their flats such as heating, appliances etc.
* Weekly and monthly health and safety checks across properties including fire alarm, smoke vent, fire doors and extinguishers and keeping a record of the checks
* Weekly walk around of the building to ensure there is no damage to the interior or exterior and to make sure entry and exit points are secure.
* Window restrictors - repair, replace and installation.
* Changing and installing toilet seats.
* Installation of new fitted fridges and remove old ones.
* Change Thermostat interface (cover which controls temperature.
* Heating - remove air from pipe and radiator, increase pressure, fuse for heating exchange switch.
* Unblocking kitchen/bathroom sink
* Door lock change & Door frame repair.
* Fixing a leaking kitchen sink.

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