Job description
- To maintain the care home(s) in a good state of repair in line with current legislation and following all Health and Safety Guidelines and Fire Safety Guidelines.
- To be competent in First Aid and attend all Mandatory Training.
- To operate a planned system of general maintenance and repairs
- To liaise with external contractors on work beyond the scope of general repair and maintenance
Duties & Responsibilities:
- To obtain maximum economical efficiency from all plant and equipment.
- Paint and decorate as and when required.
- To undertake repairs if within your competency and advise if repairs cannot be completed.
- Read maintenance book on arrival and do urgent jobs immediately. Sign and date jobs as completed.
- To do any other maintenance or building work as agreed with the Manager/Managing Director.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties requested.
- To undertake training identified as appropriate by your manager.
- To attend staff meetings and 1:1 supervision sessions as directed.
- To be aware of Company policies and procedures.
- Care for your own health, safety and welfare as well as that of others.
- Co-operate with your employer.
- Reporting accidents, injuries, dangerous occurrences, near misses, hazards and risks to seniors whose responsibility it is to act upon such information to reduce the risk of accidents,
- To check and record water temperatures outlets weekly.
- To report any incidents or allegations of abuse in line with Safeguarding vulnerable adult policies.
- To promote anti-discriminatory practice throughout you work.
- To promote and maintain equality and diversity throughout the company.
- To keep record as required, and carry out relevant administration including hours worked for payment purposes
- To carry out regular checks on boilers and maintain boiler houses and surrounding areas, ensuring that they are free from spillage’s
- To ensure that all equipment and chemicals are handled correctly and are secured in a locked area away from the residents
Fire Safety
- To carry out weekly checks on fire alarms.
- To assist in emergency evacuation for fire drills.
- Each month check all fire extinguishers are in place and test emergency lighting and record in fire book.
- Check fire equipment as required by legislation.
Call outs & Emergencies
- To be available for emergency call-out and arrange cover if not available
Miscellaneous
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive and final list of duties. It will be reviewed periodically in line with the needs of the business and associated properties as directed.
Complaints & Grumbles
- You will support the management team with complaints and provide safeguarding advice if necessary
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £15.30 per hour
Work Location: In person
