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Job description

The employer is LEDCOM. With support from the JobStart Scheme LEDCOM is creating a new position for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant for at least 25 hours per week to assist our business operations. We are seeking a motivated and reliable person to join the LEDCOM team as a Facilities Maintenance Assistant. The successful candidate will support with the general management of our four sites. This position involves a variety of tasks including cleaning, light testing, room setup for conferences, metre readings, minor repairs and handling tenant requests. The ability to travel between business sites is preferred. LEDCOM is a social enterprise with charitable status. As a community led local enterprise centre, we have four business park locations in Larne and Ballyclare. This is an initial position for 6 months from 1st September 2024, with the potential for extension, to cover a range of work duties externally and internally relating to our maintenance of facilities and grounds including caretaking duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the general management and caretaking of four business park sites, ensuring they are well-maintained and operational.
• Perform cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across all facilities.
• Help conduct light testing to ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with the set-up rooms for conferences and other events, including arranging furniture and equipment as needed.
• Assist with taking metre readings and maintain records for utilities usage.
• Help respond promptly and effectively to requests and enquiries from tenants and users of LEDCOM facilities.
• Assist with other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Business Operations Manager.
• Grounds keeping including landscaping, grass and hedge cutting as required.
• Assist with minor repairs and painting (under supervision) of LEDCOM facilities.
• Cleaning & maintenance duties at four locations in Larne and Ballyclare.
• Ensure that facilities are kept in a secure clean and hygienic condition and complete weekly cleaning schedules including the removal of litter daily.
• General caretaking and waste management responsibilities.
• Supporting LEDCOM clients such as furniture/equipment set up for conferences & meetings.
• Other caretaking duties as required.
• This is a varied role for which appropriate health & safety training, along with other training will be provided.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Reliability: The ideal candidate must be punctual and dependable, able to fulfil assigned tasks consistently and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is essential for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting effectively with tenants and team members.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: The ability to think on one's feet and find solutions to unexpected challenges.
• Organisational Skills: Prioritisation and effective time management are crucial for managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and contribute for a positive work environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Physical Stamina: Some tasks may involve manual labour, so the ability to perform physical duties is important.
• Interest and experience in grounds & facilities maintenance.
• Practical skills for facilities & grounds maintenance related work.
• Ability to maintain clean and functional workspaces.
• Organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Interpersonal & communication skills.
• Team working & ability to work effectively with others under supervision.
• Customer service skills.

Desirable Skills

• Practical skills: Knowledge and experience of gardening/landscaping techniques & use of gardening products/equipment
• Knowledge and experience of minor repairs and construction related projects.
• Driving License: The ability to travel between sites is preferred, so a valid driver's license is advantageous.

Further Information

The employer is LEDCOM. Although this is a part-time temporary opportunity, hours may be extended and it could lead to a permanent position. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer. Salary: £11.44 per hour

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO 50-64 YEAR OLDS. If you are on UC contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of JSA, IS or ESA phone a Work Coach on 0300 200 7807. If you are 50-64 years old, do not have a work coach, unemployed, and not in receipt of benefits phone 028 90726788.