HOMERTON COLLEGE
CAMBRIDGE CB2 8PH
Telephone 01223 747041
E-mail
personnel@homerton.cam.ac.uk
www.homerton.cam.ac.uk
April 2015
Thank you for your interest shown in the vacancy for a Multi Skilled Tradesperson.
Please find enclosed full details of this post, including the person specification and key tasks
of the role.
When submitting your application form, please supply any other documentation that you feel
will assist in your application.
This is a full time position for 37 hours per week and includes being part of an on call rota to
cover for out of hour emergencies.
The salary for this role is £20,197 per annum plus an on call allowance.
The College offers the following benefits:
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25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 public holidays (rising to 30 days plus bank
holidays after 5 years’ service)
A contributory defined benefit pension scheme.
One free meal per day in Hall whilst on duty.
Membership of the College gym at a very competitive rate.
Ample free parking on site.
The closing date is midday on Monday 20 April 2015.
Applications should be sent to Amanda Drummond, Personnel Officer, Homerton College,
Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PH or to personnel@homerton.cam.ac.uk.
The College pursues a policy of Equal Opportunities.
Amanda Drummond
Personnel Officer
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HOMERTON COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Multi Skilled Trades person
Responsible to:
Building Services Manager
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Carry out general maintenance work including:
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Assist other trades where required e.g. electrician, carpentry, heating and plumbing,
painting and decorating
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Undertake portable appliance testing (following training)
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Water temperature sampling
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Regular cleaning of drainage systems
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Regular cleaning of guttering systems
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Maintenance of paved areas
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Minor carpentry repairs and ironmongery/lock repairs
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Maintain a safe working environment within the College
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Share emergency call-out duties with other team members
Person Specification for the role of Multi skilled Tradesperson
Essential Requirements
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Proven general maintenance skills in one or more of the following.
Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
Brickwork
Groundwork (paving)
Tiling
Essential Qualities
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Ability to communicate at all levels
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Ability to see potential problems and work through solutions until resolution is
reached, in all areas of the College
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Knowledge of Health and Safety
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Team player but also able and happy to work on own initiative
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Good timekeeper and flexible approach to work
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Good sense of humour
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Attention to detail
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Ability and willingness to learn new skills and attend relevant training courses as and
when required.
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