Maintenance Assistant
Role detail
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for working with the Maintenance Manager and the Grounds Manager to ensure the efficient maintenance and development of the Centre’s property and grounds. This includes projects such as room renovations, and general caretaking of the Centre’s facilities, grounds and vehicles. If you are good at handiwork and enthusiastic about working behind the scenes and helping the operation run smoothly, we look forward to your application.
Requirements
- Needs to be at least 18 years old
- Is a member of an Association recognised by WOSM/WAGGGS
- Communicates well in written and spoken English
- Holds a driver’s licence for cars (manual) and has driving experience
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work within an international team of volunteers
- Experience with general maintenance and building work
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of volunteers
- Ability to work independently and organise work efficiently
Desirable
- Has previously been a member of the staff team at KISC
- Formal qualification/experience relating to maintenance work (carpentry, plumbing, electricity, grounds work etc.)
- Has a chainsaw license
- Ability to communicate in German or willingness to actively learn it
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Follow the maintenance plan for all KISC buildings
- Working on specific projects for the centre
- Regularly check and maintain all machinery and systems such as freezers, cooling, ventilation and heating
- Maintenance and minor repairs of household machinery
- Maintain relevant stock levels of all materials necessary for daily maintenance, within budget levels
- Arrange the outsourcing of repairs to external companies when required, according to financial guidelines
- Maintain safety, cleanliness and order in the workshops (including managing tools and equipment)
- Maintain and clean the Centre’s vehicles
- Carry out regular groundskeeping tasks as well as checks and repair work to our grounds
- Train staff (including the safe use of equipment and machinery, bicycle repair)
- Maintain good relations with external suppliers
- Deputise the Maintenance Manager or Grounds Manager in their absence
Other responsibilities
- Ensure a high standard of guest service at all times
- Deal with any guest enquiries relating to the Centre
- Run and develop staff training
- Assist in other areas of the Centre where necessary
- Involved in the execution of the Centre’s Operational Plan
- Work and communicate effectively with all staff and guests
- Flexibility in working hours according to the needs of the Centre
Management
General
This position is part of the Infrastructure Team at the Centre. This role is supervised by the Maintenance Manager and the Grounds Manager; these three positions work closely together and make up the Infrastructure team.
Line manager
The line manager for this position is the Infrastructure Manager. The Maintenance Assistant has weekly meetings with the line manager and Maintenance Manager to cover operational matters, and also has regular one-on-one appraisals.
Team Management
The Maintenance Assistant will have regular contact with other members of the Long Term Staff team and it is essential to build a good working relationship and have honest communication with them.
Staff Management
The Maintenance Assistant may be responsible for staff working part-time in maintenance or on specific projects.
Practical information
Insurance
- Accident Insurance (provided by the Centre): Everyone is insured for accidents, both work and non-work related over the duration of the contract.
- Private Liability Insurance (provided by the Centre): This insurance covers any damage caused by any staff on an object or person.
- Sickness Insurance (provided by the Centre): All LTS will get private sickness insurance if necessary. The deductible (amount each LTS has to cover per calendar year themselves) is, if nothing else mentioned, CHF 300.-. This insurance covers any treatment due to sickness.
- Social Insurance according to the Swiss Law (provided by the Centre): Every LTS must have Social Insurance according to the Swiss regulations. This includes invalidity insurance, maternity leave and old-age and survivors' insurance (OASI). More information will be given during training.
Benefits
- A room in one of the shared flats in Kandersteg
- All meals at the Centre, both while at work and on days off
- 2 days off per week and 14 days of holiday
- Pocket money starting from 500 CHF per month
- Management and leadership training
- Administration of work permits
Important information
Visa
- Citizens of EU/EFTA countries do not need a visa, and the Centre secures the necessary work permit.
- Citizens of non EU/EFTA countries are not eligible for this role.
- For citizens of the UK there may be a possibility to secure a visa for the role if the applicant is suitable for the role and fulfils specific requirements set by the Swiss authorities.
- The employment is dependent on securing the necessary special permission from the Swiss authorities.
