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Jupiter Artland is currently closed for General Admission and will reopen on Friday 11th April 2025.
Jupiter Artland is currently closed for General Admission and will reopen on Friday 11th April 2025.

General Maintenance/Handyworker

Full-time: General Maintenance/Handyworker

Summary of Role: 

General repairs and maintenance over the Jupiter Artland site. Ensuring problems are fixed first time, top-quality workmanship and cost effective. Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks which will be varied in nature. 

Contract Type: 

Permanent Contract

Working Hours : 9am – 5.30pm

Salary: Depending on Experience

ABOUT JUPITER ARTLAND

Jupiter Artland is a world-class arts venue on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The 120-acre estate is filled with sculptures, installations and exhibitions, by artists such as Tracey Emin and Anthony Gormley. If you love art and sculpture, if you love providing exceptional customer service and if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment and dynamic team – then Jupiter Artland is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities, Tasks, Duties:

  • Interior/Exterior painting
  • Basic plumbing and drainage work. Learning the systems so that planned preventative maintenance can be carried out.
  • Ensuring light bulbs are check in all areas. 
  • Blocked toilets/sinks
  • Basic electrical work eg. changing fuses
  • Building work – specific projects.
  • Clean windows, gutters, pavements and other exterior surfaces. 
  • Fire-wood is chopped, and log stores kept filled. 
  • Liaising with suppliers, obtaining three quotes to ensure repair is cost effective. 
  • Support and set up of events at Jupiter as part of the team.
  • Liaison with deliveries and ensure safe arrival.
  • Moving materials and equipment including some heavy lifting.
  • Supporting the Events/Grounds/Exhibition team when required.
  • Keeping a tidy and safe workplace at all times following Health and Safety rules. 
  • Pat testing, keeping a log of areas completed and dates. 
  • Ensure Fire Extinguishers are serviced annually. 
  • Ensure tools and equipment is kept maintained and report issue to line manager. 
  • Ensuring Artist House bins are empties, firewood replenished, and bath is cleaned for arrival of guests. 
  • Conduct routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns. 

Deadline:                 25th January 2025

Apply:                        Send a CV and cover letter to Pauline Cairns [email protected]

Place of Work:

Jupiter Artland, Bonnington House Steadings, EH27 8BY

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