Maintenance Operative

Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus matchdays (196 additional hours per football season), plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties., Job purpose: To provide and maintain an effective maintenance service across all BRFC sites ensuring excellent upkeep and quality of stadium facilities., To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff, customers and clients of the Club;
To install, maintain and de-commission plumbing appliances when required;
Attend to and repair leaks throughout the stadium and other BRFC sites;
Unblock pipework throughout the stadium and other sites when required;
Maintain and repair trip hazards, fencing, potholes, brickwork and signage across Ewood park grounds;
Maintain and repair signage, tiles, fire seals, gates, doors and locks, advertisement boards and flooring inside the stadium;
Clean and replace filters;
Install, maintain and repair block paving;
Carry out paintwork and yellow lining around the stadium and other sites when required;
To complete pre and post-match day maintenance check including toilets, gates and kiosks;
Carry out match day duties including general maintenance, litter and removing barriers and bollards when required;
To cover seating duties when required;
To assist with adverse weather duties such as removing snow and de-icing around the stadium;
To conduct ladder checks and dry riser checks when required; and
Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Operations Works Manager / Maintenance Supervisor from time to time.

The ability to work to strict deadlines;
Ability to work as an individual as well as part of a team;
Competent in using the tools and equipment required for the job;
Good organisation skills; and
Safe use and inspection of ladders.

Knowledge required:

Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and reporting procedures;
Relevant knowledge of electrical requirements and regulations;
Good general knowledge of the stadiums logistics; and
Good knowledge of all general maintenance duties and tasks including painting, joinery, plumbing, patch plaster and tiling

Qualifications required:

Level 1 and 2 NVQ in general maintenance activities (equivalent or above); and
Any other relevant maintenance qualifications