Handyperson (University Accommodation)

Cardiff University

Cardiff
Permanent
Part-time

7 days ago

School / DirectorateCampus ServicesAdvertHandyperson (University Accommodation)IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.University residences provide accommodation to approximately 5,500 students across the university. We are committed to providing a professional, customer focused service to a wide range of people.The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and reliable individual, responsible for delivering an efficient and effective maintenance service on a student residences site.One part time, open-ended post, 22 hours per week, typically Monday & Friday 5 hours, Tuesday - Thursday 4 hours. Shifts are worked between 8.00am - 6.00pm on a rota basis.Starting Salary: £12.16 per hour (£21,828 per annum, pro rata for hours worked).This role is based on Campus.Benefits
We offer a leading and rewarding staff benefits package:

32 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays, including Christmas and New Year Off, pro rata for part time staff
Uniform and Training
We offer two contributory pension schemes, and you will be automatically opted into the relevant scheme for your job type
Our

enables employees to lease bicycles and associated safety equipment up to a value of £1,000 through a Salary Sacrifice scheme * The Annual Season Ticket Travel Loans scheme allows you to apply for an interest free loan from the university, who will then purchase a yearly travel ticket on your behalf. This amount will be repayable over 10 months

Reduced rates on sports memberships
Access to 90 plus staff discounts and deals
Discounted childcare

For more information go to:The role will require a flexible approach to working hours and is based on working 5 days out of 7 each week, as required, to support the achievement of the department's goals.Date advert posted: Thursday, 18 April 2024Closing date: Monday, 6 May 2024Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a university which seeks to fulfill our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU READ THE TEXT RELATING TO THE COMPLETION OF A SUPPORTING STATEMENT DETAILED WITHIN THE PERSON SPECIFICATION SECTION.Post Reference Number18368BRJob DescriptionMain Duties * To conduct minor repairs and report any major repairs to site management and Estates Divisions. To operate under safe working practices.

To maintain records of on-going maintenance problems, particularly in relation to planned maintenance issues. To follow up any action required, escalate as necessary, and advise the customer as appropriate.
To move furniture, stores, furnishings and refuse etc.
To read gas and electric meters and record readings where applicable.
To lock/unlock premises as required.
To maintain the presentation and safety of all external areas. To sweep and clear all roadways and pathways, using appropriate equipment as required. Keep the site litter and debris free.
To keep clean all bin areas and move bins as required.
To collect and dispose of refuse.
To undertake checks of safety and fire alarms, evacuation routes, emergency lighting, fire doors and equipment, maintaining accurate records of checks/inspections/tests and/or work completed or raised.
To participate in legionella flushing and portable appliance testing procedures maintain accurate records as required.
To deliver and issue mail and keys.
To maintain paintwork as directed.
To be aware of security issues on site, maintaining contact with the residences team through radio transmission.
To ensure the effective reporting of maintenance issues or hazards, identified on site, during day-to-day operations.
To drive University vehicles and make deliveries as required.
To prepare rooms for meetings, conference and events etc.
To attend and actively participate in all basic training as identified in the Training Matrix.
To identify your personal training needs in conjunction with your manager, ensuring that learning is transferred to the workplace.
To abide by university policies on Health and Safety.
To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other University policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.
To provide a service to customers during arrivals/departures, conferences and other busy periods which may be within other residences and involve working additional hours.
You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

The role will require a flexible approach to working hours and is based on working 5 days out of 7 each week, as required, to support the achievement of the department's goals.Salary Range Max.22,214GradeGrade 2Salary Range Min.21,828Job CategoryEstatesAdditional InformationCAMPUS SERVICES INFORMATIONCampus Services provides a range of professional support services to students, staff and visitors at Cardiff University.Residences manages accommodation places for approximately 5,500 students, both catered and self-catered.In terms of catering, there are cafés and restaurants conveniently located across university campuses, in addition to a delivered hospitality service.Cardiff University Sport exists to provide students and staff with a balanced, high quality and integrated sport service which meets the needs of a broad range of users.The Nursery offers facilities for children aged between 10 weeks and 5 years and is divided into sections appropriate to the ages and development of the children.Both residential and catering facilities are utilised for conferences and functions during the University's vacation periods. A purpose built and designed conference centre and conference facility is also available throughout the year.The Campus Services operation is supported by its own central administration functions covering the allocation of residences, human resource and quality, purchasing, facilities, finance, and general administration.Career PathwayOperational ServicesPerson SpecificationThe Person Specification is split into 2 sections: essential and desirable. Please demonstrate clearly how you meet all of the essential criteria. Where possible you should give examples of how, when and where you have used your experience, knowledge, specific skills and abilities to match those required for this particular job role.Please ensure that you communicate this fully by creating a new document containing your supporting statement, refer to sample layout below, listing ALL OF THE CRITERIA and commenting against each one as to how you meet them.This will need to be completed before you begin making your application on line as you will be required to upload it. When uploading the supporting statement, the document title needs to read “supporting statement and should also detail the post reference number ending in BR” (relevant to the job you are applying for).ESSENTIAL CRITERIA * Experience of and/or ability to carry out general repairs in a professional/commercial environment.

Experience of painting.
Experience of communicating information both orally and in writing, to a wide range of people.
Experience of working in a customer focused environment with an ability to respond to customer needs in a polite and courteous manner adapting to their requirements accordingly.
Evidence of numeric skills including basic arithmetic.
Proven ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Experience of undertaking manual handling activities.
A basic understanding of electrical safety, heating and plumbing systems.
A basic understanding of workplace safety hazards.
A valid, full, Group B driving licence.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA * Evidence of ability to use email and internet-based applications.

Proven ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.

The desirable section contains a list of skills, qualifications and experience that it would be beneficial for the jobholder to have.All shortlisting decisions will be based initially on essential criteria, with desirable being used to further select or deselect candidates as appropriate. We interview those candidates who are the closest match to the identified criteria.An example of how to set out your document containing Essential and Desirable criteria is detailed below:ESSENTIAL1. Experience of and/or ability to carry out general repairs in a professional/commercial environment.Provide evidence2. Experience of and/or ability to carry out general repairs in a professional/commercial environment.Provide evidence3. Experience of working in a customer focussed environment with an ability to respond to customer needs in a polite and courteous manner adapting to their requirements accordingly.Provide evidenceAnd continue this by listing all Essential and Desirable criteria and providing evidence under each heading.

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