Facilities Assistant

at  University of Glasgow

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will work as part of the Facilities team to provide a range of facilities services within an allocated zone. As a member of the zone team the post holder will personally deliver a front line professional, customer focused, compliant facilities and emergency cleaning service including building compliance checks, rooms are set up, marshalling, audio visual (AV) set up support, mail delivery, building patrols, odd jobs, demonstrating teamwork, high levels of productivity and quality of services to assist in the service’s ambition of becoming the best Facilities Services operation in the University sector.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES

Undertake periodic compliance checks of buildings to ensure a safe working environment for customers/students, including routine fire safety checks, routine lighting inspections and PAT testing, etc. Complete and hold accurate records of checks including using relevant computer systems and software packages.
To assist on an occasional basis with general and emergency cleaning internally and externally, restocking of consumable items in toilets, removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages, and ensure buildings and surrounding areas are kept safe.
Picking up litter, sharps removal etc.
Following appropriate training, attend to small building maintenance odd jobs including paint touch ups, hanging of noticeboards or toilet roll holders and low-level light bulb replacement.
Regularly review the Building Manual and highlight areas in need of updating due to changes in the building or process and policy changes. Update sections as directed by the line manager or the Facilities Manager.
Ensure buildings and surroundings of the zone are kept safe in bad weather by carrying out gritting and snow clearing of main paths and car park areas.