Job summary Scott Arms Medical centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated, flexible caretaker for 20 hours per week. The post holder will work closely with our facilities Practice Manager to understand and learn the practical skills involved in maintaining the appearance of our GP Surgery to a high standard in line with practice polices and procedures. This role will require physical strength and the willingness to work outside when needed. In addition, you will need to have a responsible attitude, adhering to the organisations health and safety policies, be adaptable and have the ability to work as part of a team and using your own initiative. Main duties of the job As a facilities technician, you will work at Scott Arms Medical Centre. Your duties will usually include Open and close of the premises daily Be 1st call and attend to alarm during the night General maintenance of premises including small repairs and maintenance as requested, basic plumbing, maintain toilets when blocked, repair and maintenance of front sliding doors, small paint jobs disposing of clinical and other waste put sharps bins out for collection moving furniture and equipment as needed calling in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs assist with the set-up of rooms adhere to health and safety at all times report any issues appropriately diagnose faults and report repair equipment do routine, planned maintenance install new equipment maintain the grounds, including sweeping paths ensure the foyer is swept regularly, rubbish picked up and kept clean open and lock the building each day test fire and other alarm systems weekly take deliveries and ensure stock control. Be responsible for implementation and maintenance of stock control, managing stock requisites. Ensure stock levels are maintained, and rooms are equipped for each day car park management, keep free of debris Assist on weekly testing of the fire alarms-emergency lighting Ensure light shades are clean and replace any bulbs Help with IT issues Assist in rotas i.e adding to IT system, ensuring room availability About us Our mission is to provide an excellent, high quality health experience for all our patients. We are a large team, supporting approx 11,300 patients across our catchment area in the Great Barr area. Our team cross cover and support each other and we have fantastic relationships with the local community services including pharmacies, CCG and our PCN. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A4532-25-0003 Job locations Whitecrest Great Barr Birmingham B43 6EE Job description Job responsibilities As a facilities technician, you will work at Scott Arms Medical Centre. Your duties will usually include Open and close of the premises daily Be 1st call and attend to alarm during the night General maintenance of premises including small repairs and maintenance as requested, basic plumbing, maintain toilets when blocked, repair and maintenance of front sliding doors, small paint jobs disposing of clinical and other waste put sharps bins out for collection moving furniture and equipment as needed calling in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs assist with the set-up of rooms adhere to health and safety at all times report any issues appropriately diagnose faults and report repair equipment do routine, planned maintenance install new equipment maintain the grounds, including sweeping paths ensure the foyer is swept regularly, rubbish picked up and kept clean open and lock the building each day test fire and other alarm systems weekly storing, protecting and changing alarms and internal door codes regularly take deliveries and ensure stock control. Be responsible for implementation and maintenance of stock control, managing stock requisites. Ensure stock levels are maintained, and rooms are equipped for each day car park management, keep free of debris Assist on weekly testing of the fire alarms-emergency lighting Ensure light shades are clean and replace any bulbs Help with IT issues Assist in rotas i.e adding to IT system, ensuring room availability Job description Job responsibilities As a facilities technician, you will work at Scott Arms Medical Centre. Your duties will usually include Open and close of the premises daily Be 1st call and attend to alarm during the night General maintenance of premises including small repairs and maintenance as requested, basic plumbing, maintain toilets when blocked, repair and maintenance of front sliding doors, small paint jobs disposing of clinical and other waste put sharps bins out for collection moving furniture and equipment as needed calling in skilled maintenance staff for larger repairs assist with the set-up of rooms adhere to health and safety at all times report any issues appropriately diagnose faults and report repair equipment do routine, planned maintenance install new equipment maintain the grounds, including sweeping paths ensure the foyer is swept regularly, rubbish picked up and kept clean open and lock the building each day test fire and other alarm systems weekly storing, protecting and changing alarms and internal door codes regularly take deliveries and ensure stock control. Be responsible for implementation and maintenance of stock control, managing stock requisites. Ensure stock levels are maintained, and rooms are equipped for each day car park management, keep free of debris Assist on weekly testing of the fire alarms-emergency lighting Ensure light shades are clean and replace any bulbs Help with IT issues Assist in rotas i.e adding to IT system, ensuring room availability Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Skills needed Estates technicians need to be interested in how things work stay calm under pressure work to deadlines work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary work alone or in a team problem-solving skills practical skills good manual skills be able to listen carefully and follow instructions basic DIY skills understand maintenance procedures willing to do tasks as needed physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc responsible for their own work willing to work alone if necessary very health and safety aware methodical and reliable organisational skills communication skills Desirable Skills needed Estates technicians need to be interested in how things work stay calm under pressure work to deadlines work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary work alone or in a team problem-solving skills practical skills good manual skills be able to listen carefully and follow instructions basic DIY skills understand maintenance procedures willing to do tasks as needed physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc responsible for their own work willing to work alone if necessary very health and safety aware methodical and reliable organisational skills communication skills Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Skills needed Estates technicians need to be interested in how things work stay calm under pressure work to deadlines work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary work alone or in a team problem-solving skills practical skills good manual skills be able to listen carefully and follow instructions basic DIY skills understand maintenance procedures willing to do tasks as needed physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc responsible for their own work willing to work alone if necessary very health and safety aware methodical and reliable organisational skills communication skills Desirable Skills needed Estates technicians need to be interested in how things work stay calm under pressure work to deadlines work at heights or confined spaces, if necessary work alone or in a team problem-solving skills practical skills good manual skills be able to listen carefully and follow instructions basic DIY skills understand maintenance procedures willing to do tasks as needed physically fit for moving, lifting, bending, etc responsible for their own work willing to work alone if necessary very health and safety aware methodical and reliable organisational skills communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Scott Arms Medical Centre Address Whitecrest Great Barr Birmingham B43 6EE Employer's website https://www.scottarmsmedical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)