Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant required to work at retirement village in High Wycombe.
* To carry out user tests, cyclical, preventive and repairs maintenance, and arrange access for contractors to carry out maintenance.
* Carry out a handy-person service for the residents, as directed by the Cluster manager. Anything from picture hanging to assembling flat pack furniture.
* Undertake preventive maintenance duties in the resident’s apartments and in the communal areas
* Be proactive in the management of void properties, ensure water quality checks and general repairs are undertaken.
* Work with contractors on site to improve own knowledge of systems and to ensure that they are working to risk assessments provided.
* Record repair requests and defects.
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Qualifications that will help candidates are City & Guilds, BTECs, and NVQs. Courses in health and safety, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, and general maintenance are all very useful.
Numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential