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The primary role of a Property Maintenance Operative is to optimise property condition and quality and to ensure the building is kept in a safe working condition. Property Maintenance Operatives need to maintain a high level of quality, providing maximum satisfaction to customers, clients, guests, and team.
They will understand the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems, and equipment. They will provide a first and immediate response to fault finding, whilst maximising quality and ensuring cost-effectiveness. They will ensure the prevention of major damage that could result in extensive costs and minimise reactive intervention.
Typical Job Roles
Maintenance Assistant, Property Engineer, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance, Manager, Maintenance Technician, Caretaker, Janitor, Multi-Skilled Technician, Premises Manager.
Suggested Sectors
Housing, Healthcare, Social Care, Hospitality, Education, Commercial Properties, Leisure, Retail, Public and Private Sector Buildings.
Duration
Minimum of 12 months.
What apprentices will learn
• Health and safety compliance.
• Working safely at heights.
• Carrying out repairs to a building.
• Maintaining plumbing and drainage systems.
• Maintaining electrical distribution in a building.
• Maintaining plant, safety systems, and equipment.
• Energy, environment, and sustainability practices.
• Maintaining the outside of a building.
• Using specialist tools and equipment to carry out repairs.
Core Technical Competencies/Skills and Knowledge/ Understanding
A Property Maintenance Operative will use their knowledge and understanding of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and decorating.
Core Behavioural Attributes:
Such as having a flexible attitude, Commitment to quality and excellence, the ability to perform under pressure, and many more.
Interpersonal Skills:
Such as Taking ownership of situations, working independently and as part of a team, communicating effectively either verbally or in writing, problem-solving approach, having a drive for quality and excellence, etc.
qualification
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Property Maintenance (9673).
Progression
Completing this apprenticeship programme with its transferable skills will enable progression into roles such as a Technical Specialist e.g. Electrical or Plumbing and Supervisory and Management roles e.g. Facilities Management, across a wide range of sectors.
Take a look at our full list of Property Management Apprenticeships.
