Job Description

Job description

Purpose of position

To maintain the fabric of the buildings; the interior of the buildings, equipment, infrastructure and services; and security.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

Responsibility for maintenance of buildings

To operate a preventive planned maintenance programme and carry out routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs that need to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions, including drains, gutters and gullies.

To provide safe access to the home at all times, including during periods of snow, minor floods and similar emergency conditions.

Upkeep of the garden and ensure it is safe for Residents and Staff

To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the home.

To organise and carry out/manage decoration programme as agreed with the care home manager.

To organise and carry out/manage improvement work -- eg erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves, etc -- as agreed with the care home manager.

To operate and maintain heating plant and lighting systems.

To oversee and monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and maintain the appropriate records.

To undertake regular site inspections and risk assessments, identifying defects and recording repair and maintenance requirements.

To identify health and safety risks and action in liaison with the care home manager.

To collect and assemble waste/recycling for collection.

To co-ordinate deliveries to the site.

To monitor performance of maintenance contracts and record performance against specified standards.

To liaise with maintenance contractors, including directions to site, explanation of concerns and overseeing/inspecting completed work.

To carry out frost/ice procedures as necessary.

To provide training for staff.

Responsibility for day-to-day security/fire safety of the site

To support the completion, review and implementation of adequate fire risk assessments.

To undertake regular security/fire safety checks and identify risks.

To monitor fire safety equipment and carry out appropriate fire safety drills and equipment tests.

To oversee fire risk assessment and take action where necessary.

To test and maintain alarm systems, where appropriate.

To liaise with fire brigade, police, security and surveillance contractors and advisors.

To promote and enforce emergency access to the site.

-Manage the service delivery folder to ensure all relevant certifications are carried out as per the schedule.

Organisational duties

To support the development, implementation and revision of all plans relating to premises and equipment, including both the home's maintenance schedule and premises development plan.

To manage and oversee construction and maintenance contracts and projects, liaising with contractors and ensuring that projects run smoothly, to time and to budget.

To establish constructive relationships and communication with contractors and other agencies/professionals working on the care home site.

To demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.

To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to adult safeguarding, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

To ensure compliance by self and others with all health and safety policies and procedures.

To ensure safe use by self and others of equipment and materials.

To attend and participate in regular meetings, particularly health and safety and premises meetings.

To treat all service users of the home and visitors to the home with courtesy and consideration.

To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

To promote and ensure the health and safety of service users, staff and visitors (in accordance with appropriate health and safety legislation) at all times.

To support the home's environmental and sustainability projects, including recycling, waste reduction and management, energy conservation and efficiency, water conservation projects, biodiversity projects, etc.

Responsibility for resources/assets

To manage and oversee plant and equipment to ensure effective heating, lighting and other services, in line with sustainability and environmental targets, goals and aspirations.

To advise on matters relating to energy control and conservation.

To be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required.

To help to create and maintain a pleasant, safe and productive working/living environment.

To undertake safety audits of the premises and assist with relevant risk assessments as required.

To promote and ensure the health and safety of service users, staff and visitors at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50-12.90 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Maintenance: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person