Grounds & Building Maintenance Manager- Cambridge

Job Purpose: To manage the maintenance of the grounds and the main building in Cambridge, Ensuring efficient and effective service delivery for the clients of the building.

Responsibilities:

• Building Maintenance:
• Perform painting and decorating of offices and communal areas.
• Conduct small electrical works, including changing light bulbs, installing sockets, and setting up Wi-Fi points.
• Conduct site inspections to identify maintenance needs.
• Execute minor on-site maintenance and repairs.
• Schedule and supervise contractors for major repairs, ensuring satisfactory completion of their work.
• Assist with office re locations.
• Operate maintenance technology, including air conditioning, fire alarm systems, and security alarm systems.
• Record weekly water and gas usage.
• Grounds Maintenance:
• Maintain the grounds to a professional standard, which includes lawn care, pruning, trimming, tree maintenance, car park upkeep, block paving maintenance, drainage clearance, and external lighting maintenance.
• Promote environmental practices such as composting and recycling on-site.
• Encourage ecological opportunities through initiatives like small animal housing and minimizing the use of harmful chemicals.
• Contact suppliers for major tasks (e.g., large tree removal) and acquire landscaping supplies after obtaining budgetary approval from a Director.
• Maintain an inventory of machinery and supplies used in grounds maintenance.
• Health and Safety:
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Supervise contractors on-site to ensure adherence to safe working practices.
• Ensure client compliance with the company's safety requirements.
• Additional Duties:
• Be available for emergency call-outs.
• Act as a key-holder.
• Undertake additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the company.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety: Provide risk assessments and ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare policies for self, colleagues, clients, and the community. Report any accidents or unsafe conditions to a director in line with company policy.
• Equality and Diversity: Conduct all aspects of employment with regard for equality opportunities and diversity policies. Commit to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Behaviour: Work in alignment with the company's expected conduct. Maintain compliance with statutory responsibilities and applicable legislation.
• Team Working and Support: Collaborate effectively as a team member to support other staff, service users, or contractors in achieving company objectives. Maintain communication with clients and contractors as necessary to share relevant information. Identify personal learning and development needs in consultation with your director.