Job Description

A 37.5-hour, 5 day week is worked, however, it will be the responsibility of the post holder to work any essential overtime as may be required to fulfil the needs of the role.



The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of engineering services and the building plant located in the Trust.



The post holder will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will carry out maintenance and repair across a wide range of plant and equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.



Main Tasks



Planned maintenance, new work and repair of Mechanical, Electrical Plant, Equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.

Carry out routine work such as:

Plant room checks and reporting of defects Water Hygiene, to include temperature monitoring, TMV maintenance & Water system flushing for Legionella control Greasing, lubrication and battery maintenance Change of filters on AHU Clearing drain blockages Replacement of lamps Checking condition of fire doors Planned Maintenance tasks Painting and replacing locks Investigation and rectification of minor faults Generally assist craftsmen in their work Other semiskilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repair or maintenance (within the job holders competence and capabilities) as may be determined and directed by Trust Estates officers and Team leaders/Supervisors. Change taps, showers, minor copper pipe work alterations, drainage Assist with isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems Assist with Medical Gas systems works under direction (following training) First response air conditioning checks Basic Building Duties, Painting, Plastering & Joinery

At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Clinical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:



Fully managed estate and building maintenance



Clinical Engineering and Decontamination



Procurement advice, guidance and governance



Capital project management



Transport



Grounds maintenance.



Portering



Catering



Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)



All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.



Undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation, Health Technical Memorandums and manufacturers manuals and procedures; to comply with Estates Department Health & Safety Procedures Manual on any work undertaken



Available at all times to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff, and respond to any incidents eg fire, flood, trapped people in lifts.

First response building services failure and plant faults.



Carry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance



The use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion planned works.



Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervision



Assist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervision



Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties



Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training



Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works



Learn new techniques, with training as necessary



Have an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staff to theirs



Whilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as required



Carry out individual technical administration, by the timely completion of works tickets and the filling in of log books in wards and departments, as required



Participate in the emergency 'on call' service (after probationary period) to include engineering on call or seasonal weather on call.



To undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable tools



To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal working hours



Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures i.e. the post holder will conduct risk assessments and complete action / treatment plans for all tasks



Be fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including: - fire safety, infection control, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Heavy Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work



Notify immediately the Estates Officers / Supervisors or equivalent of any problems within the hospital that may be a danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence



Carry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager eg hazard notices



This role requires the use of equipment such as ladders and scaffolding