Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Level 2

ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Alcester, B49 5ED

Closes on Saturday 30 November

Posted on 2 October 2024

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Summary

Our new Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative position offers a great way to earn while you learn. The successful candidate will be enrolled on a 2 year Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Course. You will undertake a range of repair, maintenance tasks to keep the school safe, secure & comfortable for our students and staff.

Annual wage
£18,771.48 a year

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Training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday; 4 days per week 7.5 hours of work a day i.e. 8 hour day including 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 1 day per week 6 hours onsite to do independent study or online training course at school site. Shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Carry out first line repairs and general maintenance duties on a proactive basis as instructed by the Site Manager, or other members of the site team, including: minor building repairs, carpentry, painting, basic plumbing and grounds maintenance.
  • Collect and use tools and equipment needed for given tasks, check they are safe and fit for use, keep in good condition and return on completion.
  • Ensure security of the site.  To assist with carrying out security procedures, including unlocking at the start of the day, and ensuring the site and all its buildings are secure at the end of the day.
  • To take emergency action to minimise the effects resulting from burst pipes, vandalism, fire damage, work on site, etc. prior to repair or remedial work being undertaken by specialist agencies and to monitor and protect the facilities until secure.

Where you’ll work

Birmingham Road

Alcester

B49 5ED

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

GLP TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.
  • Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.
  • Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.
  • Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.
  • Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.
  • Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.
  • Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.
  • Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.
  • Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.
  • Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.
  • Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
  • Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
  • Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.
  • Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.
  • Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.
  • Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.
  • Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.
  • Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.
  • Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.
  • Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.
  • Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.
  • Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.
  • Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.
  • Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.
  • Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.
  • Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.
  • Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.
  • Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.
  • Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.
  • Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
  • Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
  • Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.
  • Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.
  • Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.
  • Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.
  • Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.
  • Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.
  • Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.

    • Your training plan

    • You will spend 4 days each week carrying our  duties that will include basic maintenance & repairs, grounds work, site security, receiving and distribution of deliveries, liaising with contractors, and some cleaning.  
    • You will spend 1 day each week on your independent study  or online training work, in school.
    • Every 3 months you will spend 2 days off-site practical skills training with GLP Training Apprenticeships at their training site.

    More training information

    • At GLP Training, our Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship is meticulously designed to enhance the proficiency and skills of apprentices in maintaining and improving property conditions. As a City & Guilds Centre of Excellence, we provide an unparalleled educational framework that ensures apprentices are fully equipped to optimise building conditions, uphold safety, and guarantee quality across various maintenance domains.
    • The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is pivotal in maintaining a building's structural integrity and functionality, ensuring all facilities are in a safe and operational state. This involves a thorough understanding and application of maintenance in electrical systems, plumbing, safety systems, and equipment essential for the smooth running of any property.
    • Our apprenticeship emphasises the development of high-quality maintenance skills coupled with robust recording and reporting abilities. This ensures that all interventions are well-documented, enhancing operational continuity and client satisfaction. Apprentices learn to perform precise repairs on critical building components such as walls, doorframes, skirting boards, and address any plaster damage to internal structures.
    • Furthermore, our training equips apprentices with the skills to provide a proactive and efficient response to fault finding, which is crucial in preventing significant damage and associated costs. This proactive approach in maintenance not only maximises quality and cost-effectiveness but also minimises the need for reactive measures, thus maintaining a safe and functional environment.
    • Through our Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship, apprentices will gain the necessary expertise to ensure maximum satisfaction for customers, clients, and guests, showcasing the critical importance of maintaining building structures and systems. This apprenticeship serves as a cornerstone for a successful career in property maintenance, providing a comprehensive understanding and hands-on experience in maintaining and enhancing the value and safety of properties.

    Requirements

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    The role involves a lot of manual handling heaving objects, dealing with toilets, drains, gardening. The right candidate will NOT be squeamish. They WILL BE practical, willing to work hard, to listen to instructions and to always be willing to help & learn.

    About this company

    A warm welcome to Alcester Grammar School (AGS). We are a forward thinking, selective and co-educational school, AGS is a unique and outstanding institution that offers a rich, ambitious curriculum and a broad all-round education. When you visit, you will be impressed by a warm and purposeful atmosphere, underpinned by the dedication and talent of the staff and the positive attitude and enthusiasm of the students. As well as our focus on academic achievement, we are committed to enhancing enjoyment and interest in learning in the broadest sense, with a real focus on developing individual talents.

    http://www.alcestergs.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    The apprenticeship and practical experience should aid future career prospects. Please note there is no guarantee of a job at Alcester Grammar School at the end of apprenticeship. This will depend upon school finances at that time, due to the change in government we cannot forecast that far ahead at this time. The school will commit to this 24 month apprenticeship role.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ALCESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL

    Mrs K Andrews

    k.andrews@alcestergs.com

    01789 762494

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280238.

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    Closes on Saturday 30 November

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