Overview
Who are we?
aparto is an award-winning accommodation and student experience provider based across the UK, Ireland, Italy, and Spain. We want to provide amazing community experiences by investing in our people. Our facilities and our brand. We believe in student homes, not student rooms, and we want to provide the best experience possible. We strive to improve constantly. To take feedback from our teams, our residents, and our business partners. We aim to provide safe, fun places to live and work.
Responsibilities
Role Profile
As a Maintenance Operative at aparto, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety, comfort, and quality of our student homes located in our Glasgow West End property. You will play a crucial role in the upkeep and maintenance of our facilities, ensuring they meet the high standards we set for our residents. You will work closely with the support and guidance of our Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. General Repairs: Taking ownership of all general repair tasks.
2. Plumbing and Heating Repairs: Taking ownership of basic plumbing and heating repair tasks. (Training provided)
3. Patch Painting: Completing painting as required.
4. Inspections: Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly inspections.
5. Walkthroughs: Regularly walking through the accommodation and its grounds.
6. Incident Management: Notifying and escalating any incidents.
7. Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of all site checks.
8. Safety Inspections: Carrying out safety inspections following checklists.
9. Storage Areas: Ensuring storage areas are clean and organized throughout the shift.
10. Equipment Inspection: Performing visual inspections of mechanical equipment in the plant rooms.
11. Fire Alarm Testing: Testing and logging results of the fire alarm system weekly.
12. Water Temperature: Testing and recording water temperatures as specified.
13. Water Flushing: Conducting water flushing as necessary.
14. Snow Clearing: Clearing snow and gritting accommodation pathways.
15. Portable Appliance Testing: Conduct annual tests of all portable appliances (Training provided).
16. Safety Promotion: Promoting safe working practices.
17. Clean Workspaces: Maintaining clean and tidy work areas.
18. Fire and Emergency Response: Handling first response fire and emergencies (Training provided).
19. Security Awareness: Being vigilant about security.
20. Ad Hoc Duties: Completing any ad hoc duties as required by the management team.
Qualifications
Person Specifications
We're seeking a Maintenance Person who embodies the aparto spirit and values. The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and skills:
21. Self-Motivated: Able to work independently and take initiative.
22. Customer-Focused: Prioritises the satisfaction and well-being of our residents.
23. Outgoing and Enthusiastic: Friendly, approachable, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
24. High Energy: This role can be physically demanding, so high energy levels are important.
25. Communication Skills: Effective communication with people at all levels, both orally and in writing.
26. Problem-Solving: Demonstrates problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.
27. Work Standards: Holds to the highest work standards and can independently meet performance targets.
28. DIY Skills: Possesses basic DIY skills.
29. Desire to Learn: Open to learning and personal development.
Desirable
30. PBSA Industry Experience: Previous experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) industry is a plus.
Closing
At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.
While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.
Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.
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