A property maintenance operative will use their knowledge and understanding of basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing and decorating to;

• Understand and demonstrate the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace

• Comply with organisational safety, policies and procedures and identify and reduce hazards

• Consider safety compliance with a diverse sector of client groups

• Understand and demonstrate the importance of working safely at height

• Carry out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, doorframes,

skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls

• Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems,

leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains

• Maintain high levels of water hygiene within a building

• Understand and maintain electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal

requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses.

• Understand and maintain plant, safety systems and equipment

• Demonstrate and implement energy, environment and sustainable practices

• Understand and maintain grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as guttering

• Understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of other tools used in plumbing and carpentry

Demonstrate and understand the importance of the control of resources and stock

• Understand and demonstrate the principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance

• Understand how to prepare for refurbishment or deep clean of equipment and surfaces

• Carry out repairs and reactive maintenance

• Record and report information accurately either internally or externally

have funds available.

• Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths

• Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship