Senior Water Management Technician

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Leeds City Council, Leeds

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Leeds City Council

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To support the Team Leader, provide a support service to contribute to the delivery of business improvement plans for Leeds Building Services focusing on a range of activities which will deliver value for money to customers and contribute to the delivery of Council priorities.
To undertake daily supervisory and line management duties for the Team, assisting the Team Leader in planning and Prioritising workloads to ensure that resources are being deployed in the most effective way.
Be responsible for carrying out inspections of premises, providing control and monitoring of Legionella for water services within Leeds City Council properties. This work will involve taking water temperatures and samples and may require working at heights and in confined spaces.
To undertake and compile risk assessments for water services within Leeds City Council properties.
To maintain and monitor a central database on the provision of the required Legionella control measures.
To instruct contractors undertaking identified remedial work to ensure compliance with standards.
To review and audit risk assessments completed by external contractors to ensure compliance with standards.
To meet regularly with Managers to ensure the service is meeting the required standards in respect of water management.
To meet with building users/managers to present and explain the outcomes, impacts and importance of the risk assessments undertaken and the recommendations of arising actions.
To keep up to date with, be aware of, and comply with the Departmental Health and Safety Management Systems and liaise with the Team Leader to ensure technical compliance with legislative requirements., Job Purpose: To support the Team Leader in managing staff to deliver a customer focused, safe, efficient, and comprehensive construction, repairs, and maintenance service through the Council's internal service provider.
To support the Team Leader, provide a support service to contribute to the delivery of business improvement plans for Leeds Building Services focusing on a range of activities which will deliver value for money to customers and contribute to the delivery of Council priorities.
To undertake daily supervisory and line management duties for the Team, assisting the Team Leader in planning and Prioritising workloads to ensure that resources are being deployed in the most effective way.
Be responsible for carrying out inspections of premises, providing control and monitoring of Legionella for water services within Leeds City Council properties. This work will involve taking water temperatures and samples and may require working at heights and in confined spaces.
To undertake and compile risk assessments for water services within Leeds City Council properties.
To maintain and monitor a central database on the provision of the required Legionella control measures.
To instruct contractors undertaking identified remedial work to ensure compliance with standards.
To review and audit risk assessments completed by external contractors to ensure compliance with standards.
To meet regularly with Managers to ensure the service is meeting the required standards in respect of water management.
To meet with building users/managers to present and explain the outcomes, impacts and importance of the risk assessments undertaken and the recommendations of arising actions.
To keep up to date with, be aware of, and comply with the Departmental Health and Safety Management Systems and liaise with the Team Leader to ensure technical compliance with legislative requirements.
To assist the Team Leader with investigating and resolving complaints regarding the service in accordance with the Councils Complaints Policy.
To motivate, train, develop and coach within your area of the directorate to achieve Corporate Plan, Service Plan and Divisional Plan objectives.
Support and contribute to the delivery of effective budget management using agreed processes and procedures.
Maintain effective relationships within Housing Leeds, other Council Directorates, external partners, and agencies.
Contribute to effective performance management processes and continuous improvement.
Maintain a high level of personal effectiveness and uphold and promote the values of Leeds City Council.
To ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements and in line with the Council's policies and procedures.
To work flexibly across the Leeds Building Service to respond to Service priorities as needed.
Provide high quality customer service utilizing a range of written and verbal formats.
Provide support to the management of LBS schemes and sub-contracts.
To be accurate and efficient in the inputting and processing of data and in the use of ICT systems and promote the use of new and existing ICT systems.
Assist with responding to complaints regarding the service in accordance with the Councils complaints Policy.
To report on incidents and accidents to support and contribute to Health and Safety standards in line with LCC policies and procedures.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade., Understand and embrace Leeds City Council Values and Behaviours and codes of conduct.
Committed to continuous improvement in all areas and work towards delivering the Best City Ambition of
Health & Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth and Zero Carbon.
Able to understand and observe Leeds City Council equality and diversity policies.
Carry out all duties having regard to an employee's responsibility under Health and Safety Policies.
Willingness to actively participate in training and development activities.
Flexible and adaptable to change to assist other services as required commensurate to grade.
Participate in appraisal, training, and development activities.
Be aware of and comply with Leeds City Council policies and procedures.
Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding, equality & diversity policies of Leeds City Council.
Recognise and appropriately challenge any incidents of racism, bullying, harassment, victimisation, and any form of abuse, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
The Council has adopted a flexibility protocol and the role will be expected to work within these parameters.

In addition, ideally you will have a proven track record of working as part of a dedicated team and be effective in managing competing priorities and workloads, responding quickly and appropriately to changing needs and be able to demonstrate excellent organisation and influencing skills. Our teams are proactive, highly skilled, self-motivated and actively seek opportunities to deliver., Water Management and Legionella Control City and Guilds qualification (or equivalent)
a Legionella Risk Assessment City and Guilds qualification (or equivalent).
Holder of current SMSTS qualification or equivalent health and safety qualification.
Can demonstrate relevant experience in appropriate trade/field of work.
5 GCSE's (Grades A-C) or equivalent including English and Maths
Ability to provide effective leadership, direction and coordination regarding resources, workloads, processes, and projects Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to resolve potential conflict and to gain cooperation and trust from colleagues, service users and contractors.
Ability to develop productive working relationships that encourage respect, trust, and confidence.
Strong customer care focus and ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people face to face, over the phone and in writing.
Ability to take ownership and manage competing priorities without assistance, utilising a range of support materials as required.
Ability to use IT applications (Word & Excel) and management information systems including palm held technology.
Ability to produce work of a high standard with an attention to detail, whilst meeting often tight deadlines
Ability to work in partnership with other departments and agencies to improve service delivery.
Ability to use own initiative to develop solutions to ensure effective delivery of the service.
Ability to coach mentor and deliver training/ feedback to colleagues.
An awareness of Leeds City Councils Equality and Diversity policy and procedures
An understanding of housing legislation with particular emphasis on landlords' repair and maintenance obligations
An understanding of the need to comply with government regulations concerning Legionella.
Have a good understanding of the Water Regulations and how these relate to Water Management
Have a good understanding of COSHH legislation and be able to demonstrate the ability to safely use chemicals and PPE.
An understanding of responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety
An understanding of the Council values and a commitment to embed them into ways of working.
Experience of reporting to and working effectively with a range of colleagues and partners
Experience of problem solving, individually and in a group setting Experience of working as part of a team to meet targets and deliver a responsive service.
Experience of working to customer care standards Experience of carrying out training or briefing sessions to staff/colleagues and partners.
Experience of managing and developing staff to achieve objectives and outcomes.
Experience of successfully presenting complex information to a range of audiences, An understanding of the role of Elected Members within the Council and the community
An understanding of the diverse needs of communities and neighborhoods'
To have an understanding of Computer Aided Design software and be able to utilise this to view and create schematic drawings.
Experience of working within a service area relevant to the post
Experience of responding to compliments and complaints

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities.
a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

Senior Water Management Technician

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