MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
BARNET, HERTFORSHIRE
Essential Requirements: Previous property maintenance experience, carpentry and decorating experience, self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

A privately-owned Estate, located just outside Barnet and set in 250 acres of parkland. The house is used both as a private residence and let out for private corporate events. You will be required to carry out maintenance work on the Estate.

Duties:

• Complete multi-disciplined types of maintenance both inside and outside of properties
• Plumbing – unblocking of drains/lavatories, investigating and preventing leaks. Installing baths/showers/lavatories
• Carpentry – fitting kitchen units, worktops etc
• Basic brick laying skills, patio laying and pointing.
• Basic electrics i.e., changing light fittings, replace plugs, fuses, & light bulbs
• Basic Repairs, replacing door handles, lavatory seats, shower hoses/heads and taps.
• Decorating – External and internal walls and woodwork
• Renovation of vacant properties between tenancies, carrying out remedial works throughout properties and including kitchens and bathrooms
• Clearing Roof surfaces and gutters Security of Mansion Grounds and Estate
• Assist Property Manager as and when required with security of Mansion Grounds and Estate.
• Undergo appropriate training as available and as determined in conjunction with the Property Manager
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and raise any matters of concern to the Property Manager or his Assistant
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Property Manager, or any other members of management
• Collecting supplies or other items required from builders merchant or other suppliers.
• Full clean driving licence to drive company vehicle

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Previous property maintenance experience
• Basic plumbing
• Carpentry experience
• Decorating experience
• Team player with a willingness to learn with a positive outlook and a good sense of humour.
• Self-motivated and can rise to a challenge or timetable.
• Must be able to use own initiative
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Accuracy with particular attention to detail
• Flexible and 'can do' attitude.

Hours of work: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, Fri 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Cover out of hours for emergencies. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU4015)

Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: N / A
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4015
Job Category: Maintenance Person Jobs