JOB DESCRIPTION Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Scale 4 £29,346 - £31,074 (Pro-Rata) Contract Type: Part-time - Permanent. Working hours per week: 20 hours a week. Application Deadline: 13/12/2024 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 1408 About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the Role: Core Duties. Maintenance of Building and Equipment. • Carry out routine procedures and inspection of ancillary equipment e.g. pumps, batteries, window blinds, etc. • Replacement of light bulbs and tubes. • Ensure that caretaking (and where applicable, cleaning) equipment is in safe and in proper working condition. • Carry out first line repairs which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman. • Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc. • Ensuring that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean. Cleaning blockages should these occur. • Clean roller shutters, soffits, bargeboards and external lights. • Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds. • Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly. • Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off. • Drawing the attention of the 's property advisers, and the Centre Manager, to any repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the competence and responsibility of the caretaking staff and maintaining the associated paperwork. • Directing workmen and contractors to the sites of repair and maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note. 2. Outside Duties • Ensuring that all hard areas and paths are free from litter and excessive accumulation of dirt or rubbish. • Emptying of letter baskets or bins. • Disposal of all rubbish. Cleaning dustbin areas. • Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of students, parents, staff and visitors. 3. General Duties • Regular buffing of centre Hall floor. • Upkeep and general care of the centre. >> Click here to download the Role Profile Key Responsibilities: • To undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. • To ensure that all allocated equipment, furniture and materials are stored safely and securely to prevent unauthorised access and potential accidents/misuse. • To perform duties in line with health and safety requirements and take remedial action where hazards are identified. • To report serious hazards to the Centre Manager immediately. • To help to maintain the Centre grounds to ensure they are fit for purpose. • To carry out any other duties as may from time to time be required by the Centre Manager. • To maintain confidentiality. • To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required. CORE DUTIES 1. Maintenance of Building and Equipment DLPT March 2018 • Carry out routine procedures and inspection of ancillary equipment e.g. pumps, batteries, window blinds, etc. • Replacement of light bulbs and tubes. • Ensure that caretaking (and where applicable, cleaning) equipment is in safe and in proper working condition. • Carry out first line repairs which are not beyond the scope of an unskilled handyman. • Daily check of roofs for pooling, loose tiles, plant growth etc. • Ensuring that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean. Cleaning blockages should these occur. • Clean roller shutters, soffits, bargeboards and external lights. • Keep all hard surfaces free of moss and weeds. • Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly. • Make safe any hazards and ensure that the area is cordoned off. • Drawing the attention of the 's property advisers, and the Centre Manager, to any repairs or maintenance work which is beyond the competence and responsibility of the caretaking staff and maintaining the associated paperwork. • Directing workmen and contractors to the sites of repair and maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note. 2. Outside Duties • Ensuring that all hard areas and paths are free from litter and excessive accumulation of dirt or rubbish. • Emptying of letter baskets or bins. • Disposal of all rubbish. Cleaning dustbin areas. • Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure the safety of students, parents, staff and visitors. 3. General Duties • Regular buffing of Centre Hall floor. • Upkeep and general care of the Centre. • Cleaning of external windows at ground level. • Sweep yards, pick up litter and be responsible for the removal of all debris from paths, play areas, grassed areas, flowerbeds and all entrances. • General maintenance and minor repair work including doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls. Appropriate painting and redecoration. • General porterage duties and moving of furniture for example laying out and stacking of chairs, desks, tables etc. • Preparing for centre and after school activities, including community use, cleaning and cleaning up after these activities, within the normal working week. • Assisting staff with simple tasks as requested. • Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises. • Preparation of Hall for functions as required. • Ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and stored away from the main building. • Routinely clean lamp shades and light diffusers (strip lights). The height limit is eleven feet. • Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes. • Test fire alarms weekly. Maintain test register in the folder. • Carry out periodic cleaning of all internal surfaces to a height of eleven feet from floor level. • Report any defects of building, furniture, fittings and equipment to the Centre manager. • Provide the services required by the Centre. • Attending to such duties appertaining to the premises as may occur from time to time. Notes: Ensure that those areas of the Centre environment within the scope of the Handyman's duties conform to the Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, and the Fire Regulations. Qualifications and Requirements: the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools. knowledge of building and construction. the ability to work well with your hands. problem-solving skills. practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment. to be thorough and pay attention to detail. customer service skills. Terms and conditions: The below terms and conditions apply to this role: Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; Satisfactory DBS check; Suitable driver's license; How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Equal Opportunity Employer: Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy. We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview. For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us. Contact Information: If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Raul Jaque - Centre Manager, Email: raul.jaquewalthamforest.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at recruitmentwalthamforest.gov.uk. The Council's preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitmentwalthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. Click here for further information on the Human Resources recruitment privacy notice .