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JOB DESCRIPTION – Maintenance Officer

Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) is a Registered Scottish Charity (SC015260) established in 1910 in reaction to the sight of veterans sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh. SVR provides high quality, supported accommodation for veterans who are homeless and/or in need.

We house ex-service men and women of all ages in residences in Edinburgh, Dundee and Glasgow.

1. Job Details

Job Title -Maintenance Officer

Location - Bellrock Close, Glasgow, G33 3HU

Hours - 24 hours /3 days per week

Salary - £16,761 p.a. (£27,936 FTE)

2. Job Purpose

The post will support the provision of supported housing services by ensuring a high standard of general maintenance to Bellrock Close.

3. Main Responsibilities

• To implement SVR’s policies in aspects of housing and property management. Ensuring buildings and flats are kept in a safe and habitable environment.
• To carry out routine monitoring in accordance with SVR’s written control scheme, training and procedures.
• To assist with the delivery of repairs and contacting contractors when required.
• Comply with SVR's Health & Safety Policy and Adult Safeguarding and Protection, reporting any matters of concern to the Property Services Manager and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation as this relates to SVR’s properties.
• To comply with SVR’s manual handling, personal safety, use of tools and PPE policies, reporting hazards in so far as they form part of the role.
• To adhere to the SSSC Codes of Practice and respect confidentiality of all aspects of your employment

4. Principal Accountabilities

· To prioritize all work in conjunction with the Property Services Manager and Site Manager. Ensure routine, urgent and emergency work is completed on time.

· Ensure vacated rooms/flats are repaired and decorated including painting, carpeting and furnished to a good standard for incoming residents/tenants

· Keep internal aspects of all buildings/flats in good repair.

· Keep external aspects of all buildings in good repair through general maintenance to outside pathways, masonry etc.

· Undertake Legionella water and tank checks monthly and ensure all relevant paperwork is carried out and available for inspection.

· Assist/Escort tradesmen undertaking work as required.

· Ensure all paperwork provided by contractors is passed to the Property Services Manager.

· Carry out all other reasonable duties as directed by the Property Services Manager or Site Manager.

5. Person Specification - Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

The essential qualifications and characteristics that will be required of the person undertaking the role are:

· A painting & decorating or maintenance background, and experience working within an FM or Estates team. You must also be able to provide satisfactory references covering an appropriate period of previous employment.

· Ability to treat people with dignity and respect.

· Interpersonal skills - particularly when dealing with vulnerable adults

· Able to be an effective member of a team.

· Ability to effectively deal with conflicting priorities

· Commitment to working within SVR's Equal Opportunities Policy.

· Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.

6. Other Relevant Information

· The post holder will be managed by the Property Services Manager and Site Manager but work closely with the Administrator on site as well as other members of the team.

· Passing a PVG/Enhanced disclosure is also a requirement of this post

Pay: £16,761.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• This role requires painting and decorating experience. Please detail your experience in this area.

Experience:

• painting and decorating: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Glasgow G33 3HU (required)

Work Location: In person