Ymca Handyperson

We are looking for a competent maintenance handyperson who is able to complete a range of tasks to a high standard.

Work will take place across our buildings and site, with an emphasis on our young person’s accommodation project, and you will be committed to providing a great environment for young people.

18 hours weekly - 10am-2.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (or an agreed alternative)
£10.40 per hour

Main Responsibilities
- To undertake maintenance and repair work as required to ensure that the buildings and site are functional and safe.
- To assist in preparing accommodation rooms for re-let. This may include cleaning and clearing rooms, mending furniture, re-painting rooms and discarding unusable equipment.
- To re-decorate Community Centre rooms as required, and to make improvements as required.
- To carry out preventative work and testing as required.
- To be responsible for equipment and tools associated with the role.
- To work according to a set prioritisation system.
- To ensure that all repairs and maintenance visits to occupied accommodation rooms are carried out according to the set procedures for notification of repairs and contact with vulnerable young people.
- To ensure that all repairs and action taken are recorded in the repairs log.
- To ensure that the car park and garden are tidied regularly.
- To ensure that rooms are prepared for meetings.
- To take an active approach to the role and to be able to work on own initiative within the set procedures.
- To maintain highest levels of professionalism and confidentiality, with particular regard to work with vulnerable young people.
- Other appropriate duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.

Person Specification
- A general all-round knowledge of maintenance topics.
- Ability to undertake painting, decorating, basic carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing repairs and general maintenance work.
- Able to move furniture and equipment using appropriate handling techniques.
- Ability to organise workload and respond to immediate needs.
- Ability to take verbal instruction and direction.
- Ability to follow written instructions and to keep written records of all repairs in the set format.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
- A broad understanding of the YMCA’s client group, and in particular the maintenance and repair issues relating to accommodation for young people.
- An ability to react appropriately in challenging situations.
- Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role and to the YMCA.
- Ability to work alone and to be self-motivated.