Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Working with the Direct Services Officer, the successful applicant will learn how to maintain, repair and install Council assets and open spaces. This includes buildings, play areas, street furniture, speed awareness machines and more. It is a varied role where no two days are the same.

To maintain all Town Council-owned amenities and open spaces to a high standard, contributing positively to the Town.

To maintain all Town Council-owned amenities and open spaces to a high standard, contributing positively to the Town. Performance will be measured through visual evidence (e.g. photographs, site visits) and feedback. Carry out gardening, maintenance and health & safety checks to agreed standards and timescales. Use, maintain and safeguard Council equipment, preventing loss, damage or misuse. Carry out tasks as directed by the Clerk and Line Manager. Undertake duties appropriate to the role as required.

Playing Fields and other open spaces – Maintain all areas to a high professional standard, including:

Regular mowing of grass areas. Maintaining trees and hedges; reporting specialist issues promptly. Pruning and weeding as required. Daily inspection of play and exercise equipment for cleanliness, damage and hazards; report and address issues promptly. Carrying out repairs and maintenance to a high standard. Monitoring the skating area and reporting any specialist repair needs. Keeping parks free from litter. Reporting anti-social behaviour immediately. Maintaining playing pitches to a good standard. Checking entrances daily for wear and tear and reporting concerns. Treating wood, fences and seating annually. Reporting missed bin collections. Ensuring the toilet block is maintained by contractors to an acceptable standard.

Play areas, Gym and MUGA

Conduct weekly inspections and oiling of equipment. Report and resolve issues promptly; make safe where required. Escalate specialist repairs immediately. Maintain cleanliness by emptying bins and clearing litter and dog fouling when required. Maintain all play equipment in good condition.

Village:

Maintain the appearance of the village by:

Inspecting, cleaning and repainting bus shelters; reporting specialist issues. Checking grit bins weekly. Carrying out general weeding and pruning. Inspecting Christmas trees daily during winter. Maintaining Council-owned seating. Attending village events (e.g. fair) and supervising equipment siting and removal. Sweeping Council-owned footpaths weekly. Maintaining and cleaning all Council-owned assets as required.

Assets and Equipment:

Maintain and safeguard all Council assets and equipment. Check cameras and lighting daily; report faults. Carry out a daily visual inspection of the pavilion. Maintain the pavilion and set up the community room when required. Collect supplies as needed. Store chemicals and equipment in line with safety guidance. Complete an annual stock report.

Training

Identify and report training needs to maintain safe and effective working practices, including:

Emergency First Aid. COSHH. Pesticide handling. Use of plant and machinery. Manual handling. Risk assessment. Health & Safety. 

Training:
The release pattern for this course is once a week (term time only). Additional sessions (including examinations) may be run in holiday periods if needed and by prior agreement with the apprentice and employer.

Training Outcome:

The apprentice will move to a permanent role within the Town Council. Further qualifications and training will be available.

Employer Description:

Long Stratton Town Council is the third tier in local government and comprises of 13 Councillors who meet regularly to make decisions on how we can deliver essential services and infrastructure for the benefit of the local community. We are non-political. Once the Council have made the decision it is the Council officers to carry out their decision making. There are currently 8 members of staff. All roles within the Council are varied and no two days are the same. There is routine work that needs to be carried out however there is also a lot of adhoc work. All work carried out is in the public domain.

Working Hours :
40 hours 1st April – 30th September, 32 hours 1st October – 31st March, flexible working hours, some weekend work will be required.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Patience,Physical fitness