Maintenance Assistant

Taunton Town Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to oversee the upkeep of town assets and contribute to community safety and cleanliness. The role involves maintenance tasks including repairs, inspections, and grounds care, along with engaging with the public and volunteers. Suitable candidates should possess a basic understanding of property maintenance and be capable of working flexibly. A focus on community relations and health and safety is crucial.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme

25 days holiday

Volunteering Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to interact effectively with the public.
• Basic understanding of maintenance tasks and park equipment.
• First aid trained and knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and maintain public physical assets.
• Respond to graffiti and maintain cleanliness in the town.
• Engage with volunteers for grounds maintenance tasks.

Skills

Property maintenance

Public interaction

Basic first aid

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a basic understanding of property maintenance and park equipment, who can think on their feet and effectively interact with members of the public.

The Maintenance Assistant will undertake day to day tasks and maintenance of Town Council physical assets, premises and land. This role will directly contribute to the Town Council’s goal of improving and maintaining standards of environmental and community safety, cleanliness and well-being within the town.

Key Tasks:

• Regularly carry out and record inspections of street furniture, signage or other assets and all open spaces and report any damage as appropriate, undertaking cleaning and appropriate maintenance as required.
• General maintenance and repairs to Council physical assets, including public conveniences, pavilions and park play equipment.
• Be reactive when presented with graffiti, vandalism, flyposting, or a general untidy appearance across the parish and complete or arrange the necessary removal/cleaning/repairs.
• Identify areas of fly tipping and littering and remove and dispose of where possible, reporting to the relevant outside body where fly tipped items or litter are hazardous or of greater size or volume than can be dealt with.
• Undertake grounds maintenance, including planting, minor landscaping works and weed clearance/spraying, leaf collecting within the town council allotments and on areas within the town and council property as directed.
• Inspect the public rights of way in the town areas on a regular basis, cutting back brambles and weeds to ensure that the paths are always usable. Make minor repairs and where possible complete landscaping works to keep these areas looking their best.
• Work flexibly with others to agree work schedules and to prioritise workload, undertaking tasks as instructed to meet objectives identified by the council.
• Use the council’s IT to monitor assets, keep records, to receive job sheets and report matters that need referral.
• Ensure the council’s tools and vehicles are kept clean and in good order, undertaking regular vehicle and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Attend and/or assist with the delivery of town council events & activities and set up equipment and furniture where necessary. Occasional evening & weekend working might be required.
• Always promote and uphold a positive image of the town council, forging good professional relationships with elected members and officers and providing a highly visible and approachable service to maximise opportunities for positive engagement.
• Identify opportunities to work with volunteers or other bodies and be prepared to lead volunteer groups in grounds tasks and at events.
• Be first aid trained and complete all works with health and safety in mind, ensuring risk assessments & method statements are completed.
• Participate in a rota system to provide weekend cover, ensuring the delivery of maintenance services across council assets, open spaces and facilities.

For more information on the post, please refer to the Job Description which can be found on our website and/or contact [e-mail]

Please visit our vacancies page to apply: www.taunton-tc.gov.uk. Interested candidates should submit their completed application form to [e-mail] by Monday 5th January at 9am.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Some benefits of working for us:

• Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life
• A work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail links
• Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A focus on learning and development opportunities for our employees, including a teambuilding programme
• Local Government Pension scheme, currently with a 22.3% employer contribution rate
• Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service, and 30 days after 5 years' service, plus normal bank holidays. Please note these entitlements include 2 statutory days
• Long Service Awards starting from 5 years' service
• Additional Purchased Annual Leave Scheme
• Access to a central work car park
• Volunteering Leave
• Sick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms)
• Caring and compassionate employer, signatory of the Menopause Workplace Pledge, The Civility and Respect Pledge, The Charter for Compassion and The Armed Forces Covenant