This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents and team members, ensuring the smooth running of the facilities and maintaining a good standard of general upkeep for the building.
Main duties of the job
The Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly, engaging with approved contractors as needed, and covering all emergencies relating to the building or its systems. They will also have line management responsibilities for the Maintenance Assistant.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They believe that the later years of their residents' lives should be as enriching as any other, and their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is achieved by the exceptional care and experience they offer throughout their growing portfolio of over 100 care homes.
Job responsibilities
Your focus as a Maintenance Coordinator will be to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for residents and team members, ensuring the smooth running of the facilities, whilst maintaining a good standard of general upkeep for the building.
Other responsibilities will include:
* Resolving any home maintenance concerns promptly. This is accomplished with a working knowledge of building systems and related regulatory requirements. These systems include plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, equipment repairs, and interior/exterior finishes (e.g., redecorating rooms, conducting fire training, water checks, fire testing, compliance checks, health and safety checks).
* Engaging with approved contractors as and when required and sourcing alternative suppliers as needed.
* Covering all emergencies relating to the fabric of the home or systems contained within the building.
* Where applicable, the Maintenance Coordinator will have direct line management of the Maintenance Assistant, which includes day-to-day supervision, objective setting and annual reviews, approval of hours, absence management, and holiday authorisation.
About you
To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.
Our ideal candidate must:
* Possess a solid understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
* Possess an understanding of safety and fire safety systems.
* Have the ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident's best interest.
Additional Requirements
Please note this role will require:
* ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare, Frognal House Care Home, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, Kent
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