Maintenance Technician (1.0 FTE)

Applications are invited for a Maintenance Technician, in the Estates department at GSA to carry out routine, planned and reactive maintenance works across the campus, as directed by the Maintenance Officer or Maintenance Manager. Working primarily as a sole operator, you will be supported by the Maintenance Officer and Maintenance Manager to provide a reactive repair service in general building services across our campus. You will be required to carry out minor refurbishments and upgrade works as they may arise across all GSA occupied property including student halls of residence.

You will be expected to provide information and reports on ongoing repairs and to liaise and coordinate the work of external contractors as required.

The following experience and qualifications are necessary for the position:

Postholder must be able to demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies gained from at least 2 years' experience in maintenance works.
A broad knowledge of building construction is required
An effective understanding of health and safety legislation within the construction industry is essential
Ability to organise safe methods of working is essential.
Additional skills and attributes required:

Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands
Ability to work under pressure
Team player
Committed to equal opportunities and diversity
Able to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands.
Plan and prioritise workloads.
Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with students, staff and colleagues
A working knowledge of basic IT packages such as Microsoft applications would be advantageous.
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The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.