Painter & Decorator

Applications are invited for the above permanent full
- time post working in within the Estates Section of Campus Services.

Duties will include complete maintenance and refurbishment work, mostly of a decorating nature. The post holder will be educated to City & Guilds Part III/NVQ Level 2 in Painting and Decorating or an equivalent qualification or possess relevant experience.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Purpose of the Job

To complete maintenance and refurbishment work, mostly of a decorating nature.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Carry out pre and post inspections of occupied and empty properties to determine the extent of internal and external painting and decoration required-
- Carry out a range of external and internal painting and redecoration tasks in occupied and empty properties whilst achieving a durable and quality finish.- Prepare and clean surfaces using hand-held power tools and the appropriate methods.-
- Carry out all necessary associated administrative work.- Undertake work in a safe manner, following standard work practises and associated risk assessments. To work safely at heights, internally and externally using appropriate access equipment such as a tower scaffold.- To report accidents and near misses in line with the Campus Services procedure.- Instruct others on aspects of work relating to the post holder’s original trade, including apprentices and other young persons.- To carry out work alongside, or assist, contractors in a co-operative manner.- To take responsibility for all vehicles, machines, tools and equipment used whilst carrying out duties, ensuring they are used solely for the purposes they were intended and kept in a clean and safe working condition. To take all necessary precautions to safeguard University property at all times.- To interrogate and use hand-held mobile devices to update workload and provide ‘live’ feedback on progress of work.- To check the asbestos register before undertaking any work (where appropriate) and take action relevant to the information issued.- Report any concerns regarding the work environment to the appropriate supervisor/manager.- The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the post. You may be required to undertake other responsibilities and training as requested by your line manager appropriate to your grade.Other

**Responsibilities**:

- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts. - A flexible approach to working within a busy professional environment.

Person Specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential
- City & Guilds Part III /NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or other equivalent qualification or experience.Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Painting and Decorating or other equivalent qualification or experience.Experience/Knowledge

Essential
- Experience of using power and hand tools.- Demonstrable experience, with post-apprenticeship experience preferably in a similar role within comparable commercial / industrial working environments.Skills/Abilities

Essential
- The ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work with minimum supervision.- The ability to work as part of a team, and with other trades.- The ability to communicate and cooperate with persons at all levels within the institution, including students and engendering a positive customer care approach.-
- Driving Licence.DesirableOther

Essential
- An understanding of customer care and good service delivery practice.- Be self-motivated and be able to act on own initiative, as some lone working is involved. Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable attitude to duties undertaken and a willingness to work outside normal working hours when required to meet the needs of the service.General

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