Facilities and Maintenance Assistant na Brasenose College
Brasenose College · Oxford, Reino Unido · Onsite
- Junior
- Escritório em Oxford
The Workshop comprises 8 full time staff who work across all departments and locations and work with all staff, students and academics. The post holder is responsible for providing a consistent standard of care and upkeep of all College properties. The role will involve working closely with the Maintenance Team. It should be noted that working outside in all types of weather is required for this post.
Application close date
The vacancy will remain open until filled. CVs will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates interviewed. Should the role be filled before the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy. Early application is encouraged.
Application close date
The vacancy will remain open until filled. CVs will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates interviewed. Should the role be filled before the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy. Early application is encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
- Report any maintenance problems to the Clerk of Works.
- Carry out maintenance duties as instructed by the Workshop Manager and to assist other maintenance staff as required.
- Such as plumbing.
- Door adjustments and repair.
- Furniture repair.
- Window adjustments and repair.
- Refitting /repair of door locks.
- Flooring repair.
- Decorating.
- Complete required inspections 6 monthly on rooms and fire doors.
- Ability to safely use woodworking machines.
- Carry out manual handling tasks with the maintenance department as required and assist with, but not limited to room set-ups, moving furniture and stock.
- During conference periods assist the conference and events team with setting up the marquee for events as directed.
- To join the call-out rota to provide 24-hour emergency call-out cover responding efficiently to emergency call-out requests, as needed by the College, irrespective of time as per the call out rota.
- Reading and recording utility meters.
- Report any bad behaviour or any damage to the premises to the Workshop Manager immediately.
Periodic/Seasonal
- Sweep and disinfect dustbin areas in the different college locations.
- Sweep and wash down bicycle racks in different college location.
- Sweep and clear rubbish from under grills covering basement windows.
- Name plates for rooms.
- Ensure steps and pathways are clear and non-slippery during icy weather.
General
- To participate in training and development designed to minimise occupational risks.
- To wear any protective clothing supplied and follow directions on safe working methods.
- To use equipment as directed by the Workshop Manager and Clerk of Works.
- To be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures.
- To ensure that College and statutory regulations regarding Health and Safety are complied with in all tasks undertaken, ensuring safe working systems and environment.
- To carry out tasks in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.
- To provide flexibility and support for the maintenance team, with the ability to multi-task and apply general building skills for example tiling, plastering or painting.
- To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring the Workshop and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times.
- To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.
- To undertake any other duties or tasks as reasonably directed or requested by the Workshop Manager or Clerk of Works. This job description may be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification and Criteria
Essential
- General maintenance and DIY skills.
- Experience of carpentry (Qualifications Desirable).
- Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, academics and guests to a good level of spoken English.
- Full UK clean driving licence.
- Flexibility to join the call out rota for weekend work and an evening each week and able to do early starts if necessary.
- The willingness to and ability to work outside in adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work to identified standards.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team and offer flexibility.
- Reliable, trustworthy and capable of using own initiative.
- In good health and capable of doing physical work which involves bending, lifting and climbing stairs.
- Willingness to undertake training and development
Desirable
- Experience of completing firedoor inspections and works.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Appointment: This is a permanent full-time post and there will be an initial probationary period of six months. The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance.
Salary: Equivalent to Grade 4 of the Oxford University Pay Scale, currently £27,838 - £31,459 per annum for 39 hours per week. Advancement up the scale is on merit.
Hours of Working: Full time 39 hours per week. Working Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am – 4pm on Friday, with an unpaid hour for lunch. The successful applicant will be required to work on a rota basis to provide emergency call during the evenings and weekends as detailed below and a willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is necessary.
Benefits
- Pension - Eligibility to the USS Pension. The successful candidate will be entered into this scheme automatically on joining, but on-going membership of the scheme is optional.
- Salary Exchange Scheme - Staff who join USS will also be enrolled into the Salary Exchange Pension Contributions Scheme on or around three months after joining Brasenose staff. This scheme is financially advantageous both to the employee and the College as the employer.
- Annual leave - The paid holiday entitlement for an equivalent full-time contract for a year is six working weeks (30 days) of annual leave (5 days to be taken over Christmas break when College is closed) plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays. Annual Leave shall be taken at mutually convenient times agreed in advance with the Clerk of Works. The holiday year begins on 1 January and ends 31 December. For part years of service the entitlement will be calculated as 1/12th of the annual entitlement for each completed month.
- Meals - Employees are entitled to take lunch free of charge in Hall when the kitchen is open.
- Welfare Support - Employee Assistance Programme; a free confidential telephone helpline and online medical guidance.
- Free annual flu jab.
- Travel Pass Loan - a discounted travel scheme is available with monthly deductions from salary.
- Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan - monthly deductions from salary.
- Sports Facilities - access to the University Sports club.
- University Card - for discounts in shops, cafes and restaurants and University leisure facilities.
Recruitment Monitoring: This post is subject to recruitment monitoring to ensure that the selection process is consistent with the law and the College’s Equal Opportunity Policy and Code of Practice. You are asked to complete the Recruitment Monitoring Form which is completed through the online application process. The information supplied on the form will play no part in the selection process and will not be seen by any members of the shortlisting panel.
Data Protection: All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Act 2018. In accordance with the GDPR regulations 2018 please see the relevant privacy notice on the website.
https://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/downloads/GDPR/PrivacyNotice_AcademicandNonAcademicStaffApplicant.pdf
Brasenose College is an equal opportunities employer.
Data Protection: All data supplied by applicants will be used only for the purposes of determining their suitability for the post and will be held in accordance with the principles of the General Data Protection Act 2018. In accordance with the GDPR regulations 2018 please see the relevant privacy notice on the website.
https://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/downloads/GDPR/PrivacyNotice_AcademicandNonAcademicStaffApplicant.pdf
Brasenose College is an equal opportunities employer.
