Job Description

Key Responsibilities

To be responsible for maintaining the building and grounds in line with health and safety requirements and to ensure all relevant documentation is up to date. This will include ability to assess repairs in accordance with established guidelines as to whether repairs are within post-holders capability or referred externally to contractor via the Manager. To be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, heating and water services on the premises, and ensure that safe levels of lighting, heating and ventilation are maintained within post-holders capability or referred externally to contractor via the Ancillary Manager. To ensure all records and documentation relating to these is complete. To be responsible for internal painting/decorating programme when required touch up of new decoration to be done monthly. To liaise with other individuals/contractors regarding premises maintenance as required in agreement with Manager. Carry out minor repairs as and when needed, as per log book. To ensure security of premises at all times. To ensure electrical equipment is maintained appropriately, i.e. PAT testing to be done annually. To maintain and check mechanical equipment within the Home and liaise with external contractors if needed in agreement with Manager. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly checks specified for fire safety precaution. To undertake monthly, 6 monthly and annual checks specific for Legionella Risk Prevention. To undertake monthly water temperature checks and record appropriately. To ensure risk assessments are completed by contractors when on site. To liaise with relevant electrical contractors regarding annual electrical safety checks. Ensure relevant training is undertaken; Infection control, Fire, Health and Safety etc. To routinely do fire drills. Ensure all general safety measures are followed at all times. To ensure the home is following all Health and Safety guidelines. Ensure grounds and buildings are safe and secure, free from litter and hazards. To maintain excellent record keeping. To inform Manager of any outstanding tasks or anything that may put the home at risk. Such other duties, within the competence of the post-holder, which may be required reasonably from time to time.

Equal opportunities statement

Colbury House welcomes diversity in the people we provide a service to and in our workforce. Diversity is not just seen as something to aim for but as something to be valued and an asset in delivering different services to different people.

We recognise that certain groups and individuals are discriminated against in society and are committed to ensuring that equal opportunity becomes an integral feature of all its activities.

All employees are required to comply with Colbury House equal-opportunities policy. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.

All Colbury House appointments and promotions will be made in accordance with the equal-opportunities policy.

Confidentiality

All staff must respect the confidentiality of any matters they may learn in the course of their duties relating to service users, staff and the general public as well as matters of business concerning the company.

The duties and requirements in this job description are not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future policy changes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require a sponsorship?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Location:

Southampton SO40 2RX (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Colbury House - Maintenance