Maintenance Assistant

Reporting to**:Buildings and Maintenance Manager**

The main responsibilities of the **Maintenance Assistant** role will be to deliver a programme of planned and reactive building, plant and equipment maintenance across G Live.

**About G Live and the role**

Opened in 2011 G Live, Guildford is a landmark building. With inspirational architecture, light-filled foyers and a programme incorporating the best in live music, big name comedy, dance and classical, G Live is truly a venue for everyone. We also host community events and functions including conferences, parties, and weddings. The Main Hall is a highly flexible space with a seated capacity of 1,031 rising to 1,700 in standing format. It has class-leading acoustics, excellent technical facilities and is highly accessible. The venue includes the Bellerby Studio and the Glass Room (both 100 capacity) and a range of meeting and function rooms.

**About the Role**

Under the direction of the Buildings and Maintenance Manager, the main responsibilities of the **Maintenance Assistant** role will be to deliver a programme of planned and reactive building, plant and equipment maintenance across G Live. To keep the building looking clean and presentable and in a good working order.

This is an interesting and varied post assisting the Buildings and Maintenance Manager in preparing, managing and delivering planned and reactive building, plant and equipment maintenance at G Live. Previous practical maintenance experience is essential, and you will ideally have experience of painting, plumbing, woodworking, minor fault finding and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

You will possess good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be organised and motivated with the ability to effectively analyse problems and prioritise your workload.

**About you / Requirements**

We are looking for individuals that can work as part of a team and individually to achieve excellent customer service and to deliver our values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Respect.

**Key attributes**:

- With members of the Technical Team, contribute as required to the achievement of G Live’s Business Plan and its relevant targets and objectives.
- The post holder will abide by relevant health and safety and licensing requirements and will also ensure all contractors, visiting performers and personnel conform to these requirements and that good housekeeping procedures are adopted. The post holder will also assist in the implementation of relevant Health & Safety and licensing related policies and procedures.
- General building maintenance of the venue, to include (but not restricted to) lamp rounds, fire checks, general painting, basic plumbing, repair works etc.
- To be a designated key holder and to undertake and ensure the safety and security of the building as required.
- Support other members of the operations team by providing maintenance and repair work at G Live.
- To be a designated key holder and to undertake and ensure the safety and security of the building as required.
- Undertake venue inspections to maintain security and repair when needed.
- Assist in the preparation of a planned maintenance programme.
- Specify order and supervise minor repair works around the building.
- Undertake specific maintenance and repair operations, complying with relevant Health and Safety requirements.
- Action and complete any day-to-day maintenance tasks around the building. Use the cloud-based building maintenance software to keep a log of any maintenance that is reported and completed.
- Undertake training and development as deemed appropriate by the Buildings and Maintenance Manager, keeping apprised of developments in field of expertise.
- Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post and as requested by Buildings and Maintenance Manager.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. You will be required to adopt a flexible approach to your role and responsibilities. From time to time, you may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with your skills, experience and capabilities.

**Your experience**:
**Essential**
- A good team player.
- Experience working in a maintenance role, and work on general building maintenance.
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
- Experinece in working to maintenance and service contracts.
- Physicallyh fit and be able to lift and carry light items of equipment and furniture.
- Able to use and maintain basic power tools.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to respond positively to a pressurised environment and adopt a positive approach to problem solving.

**Desirable**
- An understanding of fire safety including previous experience of the operation of fire alarm panels.
- An understanding of security requirements in a technical environment.
- Experience in theatre environment.
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