* As the Maintenance Person, your role will be to ensure the premises are maintained to a high standard and provide the residents with a safe, comfortable and pleasant environment in which to live.
Key Responsibilities:
1. At the commencement of each day, check maintenance books in the home and carry out repairs as required or contact engineers/service agents where applicable (agreement by Home Manager/Director).
2. Complete all checks as stipulated in the Facilities Manual, on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as required.
3. Familiarise yourself with the contractors call out system and their responsibilities in the home.
4. Familiarise yourself with Homes emergency procedures i.e. fire, gas leak.
5. Undertake maintenance of specific items of equipment.
6. Perform basic electrical checks on all equipment, ensuring that all plugs and cables are visually checked for signs of damage; labelling is legible and correct. Report any faults to the Home Manager and Electrical Contractor.
7. Ensure that daily/weekly/monthly fire checks are completed, including the fire alarm system, fire extinguishers, and fire doors, and record findings. Ensure the appropriate remedial action is taken (i.e. contact Service Company).
8. Maintain all items of equipment and tools in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
9. Conduct pre-weekend checks on lights, electrical systems, and heating prior to the weekend or bank holidays.
10. Ensure monthly meter readings of gas, electricity, and water are submitted to the Administrator/Manager on specified dates.
11. Ensure deliveries to the Home are stored and checked as appropriate.
12. Ensure all storage areas (excluding kitchen area) are clean and tidy and security is maintained.
13. Keep all internal and external doors and pathways clear and report any defects to the Home Manager/Service Contractor.
14. Undertake general redecoration works as instructed by the Home Manager.
15. Use and maintain the equipment provided in a safe and secure manner.
16. Report all deficiencies in security and safety to the Home Manager.
17. Maintain resident’s privacy and communicate with nursing staff should works be required that will affect resident care.
18. Liaise with the Home Manager at least once a week to discuss maintenance issues, re-decoration etc.
19. Assist in the collation of performance indicator data/evidence under the direction of the Home Manager when necessary.
Skills & Experience:
* Relevant building maintenance experience.
* A sound understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to create and maintain working relationships with residents, colleagues, and visiting contractors.
* Willingness to share ideas with others to make improvements.
* Keen to learn and improve own performance.
* Committed to communicating with customers to understand their needs.
* Willing to go the extra mile to help fulfil customers' needs.
* Possess a ‘can-do’ attitude to work.
Benefits include:
1. Breaks are paid.
2. 20 days Holidays plus 8 Statutory Holidays.
3. Company pension scheme.
Enjoy working effectively as part of a team. This is a Full Time position of 40 hours per week to work at our Care Home in Winterbourne Steepleton, Dorchester.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift.
* Day shift.
* Monday to Friday.
* Weekend availability.
Experience:
* Maintenance Management: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 08/01/2025
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