Post Title: Skilled Operative/Tradesperson

(Core skill: Excavator Driver)

Directorate:Environment

Department:Assets and Property Services

Location:North Road Depot Complex, maybe required to work at any location throughout the borough

Reports To: Senior Property Maintenance Officer (via Technical Supervisors)

Salary Scale: Scale 4 SCP 8 – 12

PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST:

The person appointed will be competent in carrying out of all types of manual tasks and the use of hand tools in general construction and maintenance activities.

The person appointed should be capable of working on own initiative and diagnosing and repairing faults as directed.

The person shall perform various manual labour tasks requiring some specialised skills such as painting, excavator driving or light joinery work. The tasks require a certain amount of acquired skill, often dealing with specialised equipment.

GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED AT THIS LEVEL:

1. Carrying out general maintenance, including for example, building and site repairs, laying concrete, kerbing, fencing, painting and safety matting repairs.
2. Must be prepared to work in potentially unpleasant conditions/carry out potential unpleasant operations eg: graffiti removal and dead animal removal.
3. Use of communication systems (eg: mobile phones) particularly for emergency calls.
4. Completion of forms eg: time sheets, works request forms indicating materials used/required, times, work undertaken etc.
5. Must be willing to work overtime when available (including public or bank holidays).
6. Must be prepared to attend emergency calls outside of normal working hours, if available.
7. Must be prepared to attend training courses (including practical/exam/tests) as deemed necessary and accept all highlighted responsibilities.
8. Performing all duties in a safe and proper manner and complying with the Councils Health and safety policies in accordance with the Health and Safety at work (NI) Order 1978, subsequent and other relevant legislation, and Risk Assessments to ensure safe and proper working environment for self, all Council employees, outside contractors and members of the public. This includes the use/wearing of personal protective equipment.
9. Responsible for and driving of vans and lorries and carrying out recording daily vehicle inspection procedure on allocated vehicle, and completing records/defects sheets. Keeping vehicle tidy and cleaned once a week.
10. Assistance to all trades (eg: electrician, joiner, bricklayer, plumber, plasterer and excavator).
11. Responsible for safe scaffold erection and dismantling.
12. Assist in the erection and dismantling of items, fittings and equipment for special events throughout the Borough.
13. To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be allocated from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS ROLE:

1. Responsible for carrying out all types of labouring work and building repairs to all buildings, sites and equipment under the control of the Council.
2. Performs various manual labour tasks requiring some specialised skills such painting, excavator driving or light joinery work.
3. Performs various manual labour tasks requiring some specialised skills to assist in the work of other tradesmen such as fitters, joiners, plumbers and electricians etc.
4. Carrying out regular checks to ensure all plant and tools are in good and safe working order. Responsible for reporting missing/defective equipment to a supervisor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The person specification provides information on the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to carry out the duties of the post. The essential criteria will be used for shortlisting and as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Must hold a qualification in a trade or discipline relevant to the post
  OR

• Have five (5) years excavator operating experience as outlined below

Desirable:

• Hold an RPII Level 2 approved Playground Maintenance/Inspection Certificate

Experience

Essential:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years on-site post-apprenticeship experience to include:

  • Maintenance of public / commercial buildings and property

Desirable:

• Have at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience

Key Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Must have a good working knowledge of all aspects of the building trade

• Good team, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to use own initiative

• Knowledge of health and safety in relation to the industry

Other Requirements

Essential:

• Must hold a full current driving licence Category B

• Hold a current Construction Skills Registration Card or attain one within 3 months of appointment

• Comfortable working at heights

• As manual handling is involved, the post holder must be of a satisfactory level of general fitness

• Appointment will be subject to completion of pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol Screening

• A driving assessment by Council may form part of the selection process

Desirable:

• Current valid driving licence Category C1