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September 17, 2024
Now Student Living
Galway
FULL TIME
Facilities Technician
Facilities Technician - Galway
Our Residence Teams help shape and contribute to our community, giving back in the most environmentally friendly way, whilst being on hand with 1-2-1 support our students with their studies, accommodation maintenance or something more personal. Our Facilities Technicians support the on-site operations and cover works associated with minor reactive repairs and carry out planned maintenance works including regular painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management and undertake regular inspections of the gym, ensuring that the equipment is always in good working order.
The role also encompasses housekeeping elements relating to the upkeep of cleanliness of the site with works agreed with the Operations Manager to ensure standards are maintained across the site.
You will keep a record of all works carried out and update the Operations Manager of any issues that may arise.
Critical to the success of this role is a close working relationship with the OM and the residence team to ensure that there is a seamless level of high customer service for our residents. It is essential that you have the ability to work on your own as well as part a team and can communicate effectively at all levels.
As this role requires (either fully or partially) lone working and can operate outside of normal office opening hours, effective communication for duty handover and the ability to evaluate and manage situations practically and level-headedly as and when they arise is an essential part of this role, escalating emergency issues to the OM where appropriate.
Being a member of the Now Student Living team requires an appreciation for the dedication our core vison to be the best choice for our students and our clients, as an innovative industry leader, to inspire them and grow together. Our Vision and Values are fundamental to Now Student Living’s ultimate mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, colleagues and visitors.
Vision and Values
At Now Student Living, we stand for core brand values of Community, Accessibility and Sustainability. Three pillars that inspire our brand name through everything we do.
Role Specific Skills and Abilities
Pay: Up to €27,943.00 per year
Additional pay:
Reference ID: Galway/MT/Sept 24
Our Residence Teams help shape and contribute to our community, giving back in the most environmentally friendly way, whilst being on hand with 1-2-1 support our students with their studies, accommodation maintenance or something more personal. Our Facilities Technicians support the on-site operations and cover works associated with minor reactive repairs and carry out planned maintenance works including regular painting and decorating, health and safety checks, grounds maintenance, gardening, refuse and recycling management and undertake regular inspections of the gym, ensuring that the equipment is always in good working order.
The role also encompasses housekeeping elements relating to the upkeep of cleanliness of the site with works agreed with the Operations Manager to ensure standards are maintained across the site.
You will keep a record of all works carried out and update the Operations Manager of any issues that may arise.
Critical to the success of this role is a close working relationship with the OM and the residence team to ensure that there is a seamless level of high customer service for our residents. It is essential that you have the ability to work on your own as well as part a team and can communicate effectively at all levels.
As this role requires (either fully or partially) lone working and can operate outside of normal office opening hours, effective communication for duty handover and the ability to evaluate and manage situations practically and level-headedly as and when they arise is an essential part of this role, escalating emergency issues to the OM where appropriate.
- Inspect reported repairs and make a record of the issues found and the tools and parts required to complete the works. Major repairs to be escalated to the appropriate approved contractor.
- Complete minor carpentry and joinery repairs including ease and adjust windows and doors, change locks, fit new doors (internal fire doors, furniture doors and drawers etc.), affix shelving, curtain rails, assembling furniture and making safe broken glazing.
- Complete minor plumbing repairs including unblocking toilets and sinks, changing sink wastes, identify and isolate/contain leaks, clean showerheads, changing taps and mixers
- Be competent or works towards competence in the completion of minor electrical maintenance including replacement of lamps and ballast replacement, changing plugs and fuses, installation of white goods, carry out visual PAT testing and emergency lighting checks.
- Supervise external contractors, complete and manage Permits to Work, whilst in the building ensuring that the correct protocols are followed for access to the student accommodation and other restricted areas.
- Maintain grounds and planting, including weed control to beds and paving, trimming of shrubs and planting, litter picking, and power washing courtyards etc.
- Undertake regular painting and decorating to all areas and pick up on all minor scuffs and damage to thoroughfare to minimise the appearance of wear and tear to the general building and student accommodation.
- Undertake daily site walk.
- Assist with Health and Safety checks, including the fire protection systems testing, fire doors, legionella water testing and ensuring general safe working practices and COSHH management.
- Ensure stocks of cleaning products and maintenance items are at a suitable level and in line with budgetary expectations.
- Where required, know how to turn lifts off in case of emergency.
- Be aware of locations of dry riser inlets and break glass points and isolation points for power and water.
- Be able to re-set the fire alarm panel and/or obtain assistance.
- To be knowledgeable of who to contact for assistance with electrical, plumbing or lift emergencies and contact where appropriate.
Being a member of the Now Student Living team requires an appreciation for the dedication our core vison to be the best choice for our students and our clients, as an innovative industry leader, to inspire them and grow together. Our Vision and Values are fundamental to Now Student Living’s ultimate mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, colleagues and visitors.
Vision and Values
At Now Student Living, we stand for core brand values of Community, Accessibility and Sustainability. Three pillars that inspire our brand name through everything we do.
Role Specific Skills and Abilities
- Experience in a trade – experience of general maintenance support in the following areas: painting and decorating, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, mastic of shower cubicles
- Qualified or working towards competency in the carrying out of minor electrical repairs (18th edition preferred)
- Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good time management
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- Ability to prioritise housekeeping and maintenance works in line with site requirements
- Proactive and strong ability to problem solve, multi-task, plan and organise.
- deal with difficult situations. Proven ability to engage with customers, colleagues and third-party suppliers.
- Ability to manage own time effectively, prioritising tasks when required, multitasking and meeting deadlines. A calm and professional manner, able to work without constant supervision.
- Ability to undertake repetitive heavy lifting with appropriate equipment if necessary.
- A good understanding of business coupled with a professional attitude.
- IT literate, competent user of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word and FM software)
Pay: Up to €27,943.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Plumbing: 1 year (required)
- Electrical: 1 year (required)
- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)
- Ireland (required)
Reference ID: Galway/MT/Sept 24
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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