Property Maintenance apprentice

Apprentices will be:

Working with the Maintenance Supervisor, making any running repairs to Council facilities such as the toilets. Maintaining outdoor spaces by keeping them tidy and in good repair and adding enhancements such as new planters etc as required. Undertaking regular audits of equipment e.g. fire extinguishers, alarms etc to ensure they are working correctly and safely. Maintaining the Library and Community Hub including decorating, maintenance repairs and general property management. Maintenance of Council owned properties such as the retail units and any others that may come into the ownership of the Town Council in the future.

Training:
You will be working towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Property Maintenance Operative. This apprenticeship consists of a mixture of off the job training and on the job mentoring and development within the workplace. You will be expected to attend Cornwall College Camborne on a weekly basis.

Training Outcome:

Progression opportunities may include becoming a Maintenance Supervisor. 

Employer Description:
Looe Town Council is the first tier of local government and represents all the residents of the Parish of Looe – which is about 5,000 people. We have a budget of around £750,000 a year and we are responsible for a number of services in the town including: 5 blocks of public toilets, outdoor green spaces, the Library, tourist information via Visit Looe, town events and the CCTV system. The Council also owns a small car park and a retail unit in the town. Looe Town Council is uniquely placed to deliver improvements for the town and has lots of plans for the future including taking on more assets and undertaking refurbishments of our current assets. We are also passionate about supporting the young people of Looe, having recently established a Youth Council and building strong links with Looe Primary School and Looe Community Academy.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday are 9.00am to 5.00pm (N.B. The Library is currently closed on Wednesdays so this is always an ideal day to undertake maintenance there). Thursday – College day (To be confirmed). Friday, 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience