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Maintenance Technician
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Job Title: Maintenance Operative
An Oxford College is seeking a Maintenance Operative to join the Estates Team to ensure that all buildings, properties, and gardens are maintained to the highest standard. You will also maintain and keep in good working order all mechanical, heating, and hot water services to ensure that all facilities function as effectively as possible and remain a safe place for our membership and community to use.
This position has some parking, but you must have a driving license to travel to and from the 2nd site in the company van. You also need to be flexible to be on a weekend call-out rota system for emergencies (1 in 5 weekends) and live within 30 minutes of Oxford City Centre.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager as well as acting independently where required, you will:
- Respond to maintenance issues raised by students and staff.
- Plan work in an efficient way and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Carry out typical jobs such as:
- Plumbing repairs to heating and hot and cold-water systems.
- Basic carpentry to failed doors, windows, or furniture.
- Replacement of faulty white goods and appliances.
- Clearing blocked drains or showers.
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Planned Maintenance
- Participate in, and lead where appropriate, small upgrade projects to the College buildings and accommodation.
- Tasks may include:
- Small plumbing upgrades/modifications.
- Building stud partition walls and fitting new doors.
- Room redecoration work or kitchen fitting.
Routine Activity
- Participate in routine work such as:
- Meter readings.
- Top up/monitoring of water softener equipment.
- Changing extraction filters.
- Fire Alarm testing.
- Checking lifts and elevators.
- Support the Maintenance Manager to keep up-to-date records of maintenance work completed in these areas.
Grounds Maintenance
- Undertake appropriate seasonal grounds maintenance such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and weeding as required at the main College site and the off-site houses around the city.
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Essential Skills
- Good all-round general knowledge of building maintenance related activities and practical experience in carrying out this type of work.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to this position.
- Physically fit enough to meet the demands of the job.
Desirable Skills
- Plumbing experience and knowledge of commercial and domestic heating and hot water systems.
- Good general handyman and caretaker skills.
- Garden maintenance experience.
- Relevant H&S or First Aid training (job-specific training can be provided).
Compensation
- Salary offered is £34,500.
- Overtime rates and £2,000+ on-call rota expenses and reimbursements.
- 30 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays.
- Free lunch.
- Excellent pension and development.
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