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We are looking for a General Maintenance Manager to join the team at a new-build Build-to-Rent scheme in Manchester.
The role of General Maintenance Manager is to proactively assist the Development Manager in the smooth and efficient management of the building, occupation of rooms for residents, and carry out adhoc & planned repairs and maintenance of the building and residential units.
The General Maintenance Manager will assist the Development Manager in ensuring high standards of building management are applied to the communal areas, the fabric of the building and the designated rooms for occupancy.
The General Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Development Manager, along with regular and ad hoc maintenance contractors attending site, reporting all issues directly to the Development Manager.
To ensure the highest level of compliance in respect of Fire, Health and Safety and Statutory Legislation at the development.
The ideal candidate will be proficient with all hardware tools and appliances for carryout out cleaning, maintenance, repairs and decorating, e.g. hammer, screwdriver, carpet cleaner, etc.
Duties include:
* Functional Testing of Fire Safety Equipment (training will be provided)
* To carry out minor maintenance, repairs and handywork to communal areas and internal apartment areas as agreed and appropriately risk-assessed by the Development Manager
* To carry out inspections of the units, communal areas and car parks and report their findings to the Development Manager for remediation as necessary
* To carry out pre and post-tenancy apartment inspections and arrange or carry out minor repairs and refurbishment eg paint touch-ups as required
* Litter picking, plant watering and general tidying of the communal areas as required
* To ensure refuse collections schedules are adhered to and managed
* Arrange provision of additional items (signs, lights etc) required as instructed by the Development Manager * Other reasonable tasks as instructed by the Development Manager from time to time
* Undertake routine fire door inspections to communal fire doors in managed blocks under 18m, subject to passing the BRE Fire Door Course.
* Arrange testing of lifting equipment and abseiling points
* Arrange lightning conductor inspections
* A basic knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications such as word processing, excel spreadsheets and database management is required.
* To attend meetings with the Development Manager
* To be conversant with the Fixflo and Datastation systems (training will be given) and to record small works instructed and actioned.
* To be responsible for ensuring appropriate compliance documentation is kept up to date on the systems
As instructed by the Development Manager, to circulate correspondence to Residents regarding Health/Safety, Fire Regulations, parking etc
* The General Maintenance Manager will obtain approval from the Development Manager for any proposed Client costs
* To meet with contractors to ensure the conditions of their works orders are adhered to and inspect works after they have been carried out
* To liaise with out of hours emergency repair service if required
* To advise the Development Manager or relevant Administrator of any new contractors to ensure they are included in the Safe Contractor / Approved Contractors' Database
* To report to the Development Manager promptly any concerns regarding contractors' performance and / or behaviour
* Undertake all duties usually associated with PRS property management, in accordance with agreed company procedures, the management agreements and the legal documentation in place.
* To complete all mandatory online training courses in a timely manner and to take part in optional training courses as considered appropriate by the Branch Manager
* Be courteous and professional in all dealing with clients, customers, contractors and the general public
* Always be punctual and ensure that you are dressed in accordance with the Dress Code
* Be an active team member; motivating and encouraging development of any assistants working with you in the management of your portfolio
* Endeavour to remain informed of new relevant legislation and best practice guidelines
* Demonstrate good attention to detail by regularly producing carefully prepared, accurate work
* Use thorough and effective data gathering techniques in all aspects of your work
