Property Maintenance Apprentice

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Assist with planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair tasks across buildings, facilities, and grounds. Support Instructor Technicians with session preparation, general building fabric repairs, including painting, decorating, joinery, plaster patching, and minor masonry work. Help carry out basic plumbing tasks, such as unblocking sinks, replacing tap washers, and checking for leaks under supervision. Assist with basic electrical tasks, including replacing light bulbs, checking fixtures, and supporting qualified staff with minor electrical maintenance.  Conduct routine safety checks, inspections, machinery, plant, MWF, and meter readings, reporting any issues promptly to supervisors. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure they are clean, safe, and well-organised.  Respond to maintenance requests in a polite and professional manner, helping to maintain a positive environment for building users. Support the installation, upkeep, and repair of fixtures, fittings, and building components. Shadow experienced colleagues to learn safe and effective property maintenance techniques. Accurately complete apprenticeship logs, assessments, EPA preparation and portfolio evidence as required by Lancaster & Morecambe College. Follow all organisational health, safety, safeguarding, and environmental procedures at all times. Assist with emergency repairs or site issues when required, under the direction of senior staff. Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for staff, residents, learners, and visitors. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post, including exam invigilation, as required

College Responsibilities:

Contribute to the quality improvement process. Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety. Adhere to college policies and procedures. Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults. Value diversity and promote equality and diversity. Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date.
•Participate in meetings and events as required.
•Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College

Training Outcome:

Possibility of position after apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

LMC is proud to be our community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education, focused on providing young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to enable them to progress into employment or on to further study. We work closely with our local employers to shape every curriculum pathway, ensuring our graduating students are highly employable with the skills that local businesses need.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be disclosed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Follow Instructions,Work Safely,Time Keeping,Reliable