JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB TITLE:
2. DEPARTMENT:
Apprenticeship
Facilities Management (Maintenance)
3. JOB PURPOSE:
To work as part of a team to assist the multi-skilled maintenance team
responsible for the maintenance of fabric, fixtures and services to all
University properties and locations.
4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Founded in 1839, originally as a teacher training college, the University
currently employ around 1500 academic, research and support staff. It has
two campuses - Chester and Warrington and has over 10,500 students.
The Maintenance Department forms part of the wider Facilities Directorate.
The team are responsible for carrying our planned and reactive maintenance
to a wide variety of buildings and premises which the University own or lease.
5. WORK PERFORMED AND/OR KEY RESULT AREAS:
Assist with routine tasks connected to the upkeep and maintenance of
buildings and premises controlled by the University.
To assist the maintenance team in carrying out reactive and planned
maintenance.
Perform general housekeeping duties to keep tools tidy and safe.
Any other general labouring duties as deemed appropriate by the team
leader.
The role holder will be issued with, and required to wear, a uniform along
with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
The role holder will be expected to carry out any other relevant duties as
determined by the line manager as may reasonably be required.
The role holder will be expected to comply with the University’s Equality
and Diversity policies and behave in a way that is consistent with fair and
equal treatment for all.
To comply with all University Health and Safety policies.
Apprentice – Maintenance (June 2010)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title & Department:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Apprenticeship (Maintenance)
Essential
OR
Desirable
Criteria
Method of
identification (i.e.
application form,
interview, test)
Selection Panel use this
section to match your skills
and abilities to the criteria
outlined
Qualifications:
5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent,
Essential
CV/Application form/
certificates
Oral communication skills
Essential
Interview
The ability to work effectively with others as a
competent team member.
Essential
Application
form/CV/interview
Flexibility and adaptability
Essential
Interview
A genuine desire to work in the maintenance field.
Desirable
CV/Interview
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Other Attributes:
Essential Requirements are those, without which, a candidate would not be able to do the job. Applicants who have not clearly
demonstrated in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be rejected at the shortlisting stage.
Desirable Requirements are those that would be useful for the post holder to possess and will be considered when
more than one applicant meets the essential requirements.
Apprentice – Maintenance (June 2010)