Description
To provide maintenance and facilities support to ensure the safe running of the Rising Sun as a public arts venue open for events and arts activities.
To provide practical building maintenance - sympathetic and sensitive to the building's status a as a Grade II historic former temperance house in the heart of Reading.
To work with the Venue Co-ordinator and with a team of volunteers to ensure the centre is safe, clean and tidy, with established processes and procedures for the smooth running of public and private events.
Technical skills / Professional Qualifications / Education & training
- Excellent practical, problem-solving skills
- Basic DIY, carpentry, maintenance, repair skills
- Able to respond to emails and phone-calls in a timely and efficient way
- Able to establish systems and routines for maintenance and upkeep of equipment
1. Building Maintenance
- Addressing issues within the structural, electrical, or plumbing domains
- booking and contracting experts for specialised repairs
- Responding to emergencies such as leaks and power outages
- Day-to-day tasks such as changing lightbulbs, managing equipment and basic DIY repairs
2. Equipment and furniture
- Overseeing maintenance and upkeep of bar infrastructure such as a fridges, air con units, bar optics
- Overseeing venue furniture and making sure extraneous furniture or broken furniture is disposed of
3. Storage, porterage, signage
- Maintaining storage areas ensuring they are tidy, well-run, managed, accessible to all staff and volunteers
- Maintaining and moving tables, chairs, equipment for events
- Maintaining clear and presentable signage for public facing events and for volunteers back of house
- Managing the overhaul of the carpark area storage facilities (sheds in carpark)
For a full job description, please visit www.risingsunartscentre.org