Role Introduction

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to carry out routine internal and external maintenance tasks as allocated by the Buildings Manager across several Boarding Houses at the College or other buildings projects.

This is a year round post working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Main Duties

• Minor repairs in boys’ rooms and House 
• Loose door handles 
• Ease windows 
• Replace door furniture and window furniture 
• Adjusting door springs 
• Fitting door stops 
• Tightening boy’s tables 
• Re-hang curtains 
• Testing of fire alarms 
• Testing of emergency lights 
• Changing light bulbs and diffusers 
• Replacing tap washers 
• Bleeding radiators 
• Fitting plugs to electrical appliances’ 
• Painting and Decorating 
• Replace toilet seats 
• Sweeping 
• Maintenance of Bikes and Bike Shed 

The Ideal Candidate

• Good basic knowledge of general DIY (see note below regarding DIY skills test) 
• Ability to follow DIY and cleaning schedules within timescales 
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing requirements and routines of the House  
• To work well as part of a team and to be able to work alone and unsupervised  
• Ability to use initiative within the role 
• Ability to interact well with young people 
• Good interpersonal skills; an ability to act with tact and diplomacy and under pressure, with a willingness and ability to develop working relationships with individuals from a variety of situations and backgrounds 
• Punctual, reliable and fit to carry out the physical demands of the role.  

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, free eyecare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that values and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

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