The broad purpose of the occupation is to conduct the general day-to-day maintenance required to keep a range of properties in a good state of repair.  

Duties will include:

• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and utilize trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and painting.
• Compliance with safety regulations and building standards is a priority in their work.
• Use a variety of tools and materials for their tasks.
• Knowledge of building principles, services, and construction techniques is essential to prevent damage.
• Report faults or defects to others and understand their own limitations.
• Property maintenance operatives are increasingly involved in optimizing building performance and minimizing environmental impact.
• Record and report information digitally, considering sustainability and carbon emissions.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff, tradespeople, property owners, and occupants for effective communication and information gathering.
• The work includes both indoor and outdoor tasks such as drainage, brickwork, glazing, fencing, and groundworks.