General Maintenance Assistant
Location: Knights Park, KT1 2QJ
Salary: £32,826 per annum + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 per week, Monday-Friday
Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment.
We're looking for a General Maintenance Assistant to join our team at Knights Park.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same - you'll be involved in everything from planned maintenance to urgent repairs, as well as supporting campus activities and events.
What you'll be doing
Your main base will be Knights Park Campus, with occasional work at nearby halls of residence and future new builds. Duties of the General Maintenance Assistant include:
1. Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPMs) and regular building inspections.
2. Responding to reactive maintenance issues, such as plumbing, electrical, and minor repair works.
3. Fixing and maintaining facilities (e.g., lamp changes, unblocking sinks/toilets, fixing taps, minor carpentry, painting, decorating).
4. Using mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot systems, interpret building drawings, and support technical issues.
5. Managing equipment, tools, and stock relevant ...