Facilities Assistant

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for., The Facilities Assistant is responsible for supporting the upkeep, maintenance, safety and presentation of the Aberdeen City Music School Halls of Residence. The postholder will carry out a range of minor repairs, maintenance and compliance checks, helping to ensure that the accommodation provides a safe, clean and welcoming environment for the young people who reside there. The postholder will work within a residential childcare environment and must demonstrate an awareness of the needs of young people living away from home, contributing to a safe, supportive and nurturing living environment.,

• Carry out internal minor building repairs, decoration and ground maintenance including weekly fire alarm testing
• Support and educate young people who reside in the Halls of Residence on how to safely carry out basic minor repairs and ground maintenance where appropriate.
• Oversee contractors whilst they are onsite undertaking maintenance and repairs
• Purchase tools and materials as required, ensuring best value and that machinery, equipment and materials are accounted for in accordance with Financial Regulations/Procedures
• Adhere to Aberdeen City Council's Values, Policies and Procedures.
• Have an awareness of child protection
  The post holder needs to hold as a minimum and work towards any necessary certificates as appropriate to the role. This will be dependent on areas of expertise.
• PVG certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Completion of relevant Health & Safety and Fire Safety training (or
willingness to undertake)
• Completion of relevant mandatory training for working for Aberdeen City Council as well as for working within a social care setting as set by the service (or willingness to undertake)
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
• A flexible approach to work
• Good verbal communication and listening skills
• An ability to undertake a range of practical tasks around DIY, assembling, repair,
decorating, and general maintenance
• Experience or ability to work in an environment where young people aged 11-18
are present
• An ability to use initiative in the completion of day-to-day duties
• An ability to relate and work well with people of all ages
• An ability to recognise and understand risk and effectively approach risk in line
with Service guidance
• An ability to identify possible hazards and seek advice and guidance from
management and health & safety advisors