Applications are invited for an Estates Support Technician, in the Estates department at GSA to carry out routine, planned and reactive maintenance works across the campus, as directed by the Minor Works Manager. Working primarily as a sole operator, you will be supported by the GSA Estates team to perform a number of support services tasks as well as provide a minor works, reactive repair service across our Highlands and Islands campus. Will also be required to carry out minor refurbishments and upgrade works as they may arise across all GSA occupied properties within the Altyre Campus, including student halls of residence. You will be expected to provide information and reports on ongoing repairs and to liaise and coordinate the work of external contractors as required.
The following experience and qualifications are necessary for the position:
* Postholder would preferably show the ability to demonstrate similar appropriate skills and competencies gained from at least 2 years' experience in maintenance works.
* A broad knowledge of building maintenance
* An effective understanding and good working knowledge of health and safety procedures.
* Ability to organise safe methods of working.
* A full clean driving licence is essential.
Additional skills and attributes required:
* Team player with the ability to integrate and work well with others
* Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Committed to equal opportunities and diversity.
* Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands.
* Plan and prioritise workloads.
* Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with students, staff and colleagues
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.