Maintenance Assistant Job Description

Maintenance Assistant Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

Sourcing materials from local suppliers and manufacturers;
Fabric repairs – including reseals and regrouting to bathroom areas, painting and general repairs;
Completing a variety of tasks throughout the property including carpentry, tiling, and general repairs;
Basic plumbing & basic electrics;
Water checks – including shower head cleaning and repairs, flushing regimes, tap cleaning and temperature taking;
To comply with all current regulations in connection with all works and duties undertaken;
Learn minor work of assistants in other trades as required;
To assist when required with any project work within the department;
Be able to use relevant tools & equipment, with training if required;
To give full co-operation to any clients and colleagues requiring assistance;
To carry out any reasonable duty as requested by management;
Ensure air-conditioning is working to satisfy client needs;
To assist other members of the maintenance team;
Conform to the requirements of the Health and Safety Work Act;
Keep the technical library updated at all times with regard to PPM and emergency breakdowns.

Knowledge of current Building Regulations;
Strong communication skills;
NVQ, C&G or equivalent in a trade skill;
IT literacy, Health & Safety and the ability to conduct first level fault-finding;
Previous appropriate working experience or training, in skills development, including the safe use of tools and equipment;
Good planning and organisational skills are required;
Understand requirements of working in an environment similar to that found in health care premises (Desirable);
Report to Maintenance Manager;
Complete the daily job list and Preventative Maintenance Plan;
Experience in one or more building trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting/ decorating or general building maintenance.