Facilities Technician
Location : guildford Employment type : FULL_TIME Expires : 2024-04-02
Main Responsibilities:
Complete daily task lists assigned to you by your supervisor via the calendar, email and any other form of communication.
Complete a daily report of your assignments, issues encountered and actions to proceed.
Communicate with your supervisor to submit reports to the head of facilities.
Use google calendar, and Celcat timetable
Work closely with technicians to ensure all necessary preps and setups are carried out to support lectures.
Work with Events Coordinator to ensure the setup of internal and external events.
Assist the technicians concerning the functionality, tidiness and safety of the workshop and all storage areas.
Regular self assessment to maintain consistency at all times.
Relay required building repairs to the Facilities Supervisor
Weekly reports to Facilities Supervisor and regular team meetings to plan support for upcoming events and to track team productivity and progress.
General Responsibilities:
Vigilant to any possible security, health or abuse issues amongst students and staff. Immediately report any suspicions to Student
Services.
Provide technical assistance to tutors, office staff and students.
Operate the Help Desk and assign tasks to the technicians
Carry out regular technical maintenance and servicing across the site during holiday periods.
Proficient in the entire range of skills demanded by the department
Studio, technical and MIT support, live sound, lecture and event prep/setup, instrument and cable repair, DIY
To allow for seamless provision of role cover during absences and holidays.
Assist with DIY and building maintenance jobs around the site when required.
Accurate and thoroughly checked equipment preps, deliveries and setups for lectures, exams, events and gigs.
Work weekend Open Days and cover other shifts when required.
Essential Skills and Attributes
Excellent and highly reliable organisational skills.
Approachable, professional manner with clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Effective team player capable of building good working relationships with students and colleagues.
Ability to work consistently and accurately under pressure.
Proactive thinker, capable of working effectively under own volition.
Ability to judge efficacy of procedures and propose more effective alternatives.
Capable of multitasking, assigning priorities quickly and effectively.
Excellent and reliable attention to detail.
Efficient administrative skills necessary for rigorous control and upkeep of stock inventories to allow fluid, consistent provision of
facilities to students and staff.
Excellent IT skills.
Solid understanding of sound recording and performance equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of issues quickly and effectively in pressured environments; to think on their feet and deal with any situation calmly and effectively.
Keen to pick up new skills and advance training in a wide range of areas to provide efficient support and resolve any problems that may arise.
Willingness to assist in any situation: technical difficulties, building maintenance and support, first aid, etc.
Ability to look well in advance and preempt issues or requests before they occur.
Desired Skills:
PAT test trained.
Full Class B UK driving licence.
First Aid trained.
Fire Marshal trained.H&S trained.
Advanced studio and live sound knowledge.
Decent soldering skills.
This job purpose reflects the core activities of the post. As the Department and the post-holder develop, there will inevitably be
some changes to the duties for which the post is responsible, and possibly to the emphasis of the post itself.
ACM expects that the post-holder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach to work. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. Should significant changes to the job purpose become necessary, the post-holder will be consulted and the changes reflected in a revised job purpose.
Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude for troubleshooting and repairs
Proficiency in electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and
fixtures
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
Experience with welding and fabrication of metal components
Supervisory skills to oversee contractors and vendors
Excellent customer service skills to interact with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Leadership abilities to effectively manage projects and teams
Proficient in English for effective communication
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
The reasons why you are applying for this post
The personal qualities and experience that you feel are relevant to your suitability for the post;
Key responsibilities and achievements in your present or most recent job which are relevant to this application;
Details of any relevant interests or activities.
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