Maintenance Technician - PBSA

PMR are seeking a Maintenance Technician to work onsite at our client's Purpose Built Student Accommodation development in Egham.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Our client's Maintenance Technicians undertake minor reactive repairs and carry out planned maintenance works including regular painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management and undertake regular inspections of the gym, ensuring that the equipment is always in good working order.
This role will require the job holder to be available out of hours for emergency maintenance cover when required. You will keep a record of all events during the course of your shift and update the General Manager any issues.
Critical to the success of this role is a close working relationship with the GM and the residence team to ensure that there is a seamless level of high customer service for our residents. It is essential that you have the ability to work on your own as well as part a team and can communicate effectively at all levels.

Core Objectives:

* Inspect reported repairs and make a record of the issues found and the tools and parts required to complete the works. Major repairs to be escalated to the appropriate approved contractor.
* Complete minor carpentry and joinery repairs including ease and adjust windows and doors, change locks, fit new doors (internal fire doors, furniture doors and drawers etc.), affix shelving, curtain rails, assembling furniture and making safe broken glazing.
* Complete minor plumbing repairs including unblocking toilets and sinks, changing sink wastes, identify and isolate/contain leaks, clean showerheads, changing taps and mixers
* Be competent in and complete minor electrical maintenance including replacement of lamps and ballast replacement, changing plugs and fuses, installation of white goods, carry out visual PAT testing and emergency lighting checks.
* Supervise external contractors, complete and manage Permits to Work, whilst in the building ensuring that the correct protocols are followed for access to the student accommodation and other restricted areas.
* Maintain grounds and planting, including weed control to beds and paving, trimming of shrubs and planting, litter picking, and power washing courtyards etc.
* Undertake regular painting and decorating to all areas and pick up on all minor scuffs and damage to thoroughfare to minimise the appearance of wear and tear to the general building and student accommodation.
* Undertake regular Health and Safety Checks on the fire protection systems, legionella water testing and ensuring general safe working practices and COSHH management.
* Monitor plant equipment as directed and keep appropriate records of checks.
* Where required, know how to turn lifts off in case of emergency.
* Be aware of locations of dry riser inlets and break glass points and isolation points for power and water.
* Be able to re-set the fire alarm panel and/or obtain assistance.
* To be knowledgeable of who to contact for assistance with electrical, plumbing or lift emergencies and contact where appropriate.

Role Specific Skills and Abilities:

* Experience in a trade - experience of general maintenance support in the following areas: painting and decorating, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, mastic of shower cubicles
* Qualified and competent to carry out minor electrical repairs (18th edition preferred)
* Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good time management
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
* Proactive and strong ability to problem solve, multi-task, plan and organise.
* Excellent oral and written communication and customer-facing skills and ability to deal with difficult situations. Proven ability to engage with customers, colleagues and third-party suppliers.
* Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising tasks when required, multitasking and meeting deadlines. A calm and professional manner, able to work without constant supervision.
* Ability to undertake repetitive heavy lifting with appropriate equipment if necessary.
* A good understanding of business coupled with a professional attitude.
* IT literate, competent user of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word and FM software)