Facilities Support Assistant

Facilities Support Assistant

We are recruiting for a part time, permanent Facilities Support Assistant to work for a well-known charity in York. The position is based within a well-known, large and inclusive community centre in the north of York within a warm and friendly team of people.

The purpose of the Facilities Support Assistant is to help with the smooth running of the centre and all its activities, this is so that the building is safe and welcoming for members of the public and staff and that it complies with all the relevant regulations.

Typical days will involve:

• Opening and closing the centre at the beginning or end of the day
• Monitoring public areas and meeting rooms to keep them clean, tidy and welcoming; set up meeting rooms and all equipment to the customer s specifications and clear down after each event.
• Processing recycling and waste as well as undertaking routine inspections to identify required repairs such as painting, plumbing etc.
• To maintain an inventory of Folk Hall contents furniture, fittings and accessories, and undertake regular checks of stock levels and quality.

• Providing booking event assistance, facilitating setting up of IT and audio visual equipment.
• Undertaking checks of building in line with Health and Safety and requirements and carrying out routine testing of lighting and fire alarm systems
• Reporting any health and safety concerns or incidents as they arise.
• On occasion, serving behind the bar and keeping bar equipment clean and in working order, selling drinks and snacks and providing relief cover for reception.

The successful Facilities Support Assistant will have:

Practical experience of basic repairs and maintenance, be competent with basic IT and audio visual equipment setting up and operation. An understanding of the principles of Health & Safety are essential as well as good numeracy, written and verbal communication skills. It would be useful if you have worked as a caretaker or in a similar role and have experience of undertaking minor repairs.

Salary: GBP12.96/hr

• Hours 30 hours/week (hours alternate weekly between earlies and lates - earlies are 7am-1pm, lates vary depending on bookings. Saturdays will be required for some events and one regular Saturday shift (usually every third Saturday).
• Pension contribution 6% & 33 days holidays

• Discount packages with over 800 retailers, including shopping, utilities and leisure
• Health care cash plan & Low-cost employee loans and saving accounts as well as cycle-to-work schemes and free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a give-as-you-earn scheme, so you can donate to your favourite charity through your pay