Maintenance Assistant - Public Sector

Are you a hands-on tradesperson looking for a stable maintenance role?A leading University in Belfast is looking for a hard-working and practical Maintenance Assistant to join its busy Estates and Facilities team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a building trade background who wants to develop their career in maintenance. If you''re an ex-bricklayer, plasterer, general builder, labourer or time-served tradesperson with good practical skills and a willingness to learn, we''d like to hear from you.What You''ll Be DoingWorking alongside experienced building, electrical and plumbing tradespeople, you''ll help keep the University''s buildings, plant and external areas safe, functional and well maintained.Your day-to-day work could include:General building maintenance, including plastering, tiling, painting and repairs.Assisting with plumbing, electrical and general maintenance tasks.Changing lamps, filters, tap washers, lock cylinders and other components.Unblocking sinks, toilets, urinals and associated pipework.Cleaning and maintaining plant areas, ventilation grilles, gutters and external areas.Power washing, removing graffiti and posters, and clearing rubbish.Assisting with boilers, pumps, generators, ventilation and other building services.Carrying out planned maintenance and responding to reactive repairs and breakdowns.Moving materials, tools and equipment around the University estate.Supporting contractors when required.Using tablets/PDA devices and the ..... full job details .....