Property Maintenance Technician

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Undertake general repairs and maintenance throughout the interior and exterior of the building
• Follow maintenance schedule to ensure all routine tasks are completed
• Perform grounds maintenance
• Escalate and report maintenance issues if unable to resolve
• Organize maintenance contractor access
• Maintain plant and equipment checks to ensure equipment has been serviced appropriately
• Act as a key holder for the venues and assist emergency services and rest centre response
• Movement of furniture and equipment between venues using the corporate van
• Monitor environmental conditions daily to check that they are within the approved parameters for temperature and humidity and alert a member of the curatorial team if issues arise
• Maintain accurate maintenance records including legionella checks
• Monitor art collections and building security arrangements daily
• Report health and safety concerns
• Check waste and recycle provisions are in fit for purpose across all venues
• Implement Museum and Collections emergency planning protocols in the event of fire/flood/theft or security issues.
• Oversee installation/dismantling of temporary exhibitions and museum displays, undertaking job and risk assessments for work on site, building plinths, casing and other forms of display for work within museum displays.
• Coordinate packing and transport of museum objects or other materials for exhibition/display
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for activities in venues
• Maintain and adjust lighting in the galleries, open archive, storage and study areas according to the lighting gallery specification
• Support teams in set up and for activities and events in venues
• Assist in the day to day operations of the building, including the opening and closing procedures

This job description sets out the key outcomes required. It does not specify in detail all the activities required to achieve these outcomes.

General accountabilities

• Work to add value to, and be a valued member of, the organization and to be valued by customers.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure, as reasonably practicable, that safe working practices are adopted by employees within the working environment.
• Work in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the organization.
• Exercise proper and absolute integrity in respect of all confidential matters and the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
• Show a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, in line with the organization's policy.

Essential requirements - qualifications, skills, abilities and experience:

Qualifications

Experience

• Previous experience within property maintenance, facilities management or building service sectors
• Practical hands on approach and working knowledge of basic maintenance tools and equipment
• Light carpentry work and the construction of displays (Film, TV, Galleries and Museums)

Skills and abilities

• Customer focus and excellent communication
• Proactive
• Ability to co-ordinate activity across the Trust and prioritise effectively
• Ability to lift heavy loads
• Interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge of the cultural and sports sectors
• Knowledge of facilities care including opening and closing procedures and security arrangements
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent demands and deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to apply and further develop a range of technical skills including museum object handling
• Ability to apply and further develop skills to operate and maintain audio-visual equipment lighting and sound/projection systems

Desirable requirements - qualifications, skills, abilities and experience:

• Experience in the understanding of Listed Buildings
• Valid driving license
• Building trade qualification or apprenticeship
• COSHH Training
• First Aid at Work Qualification
• Fire Warden Training

Special conditions:

Expected to work reasonable additional hours in line with the needs of the service. Some out-of-hours and weekend work will be needed.