Maintenance Assistant

"In line with our Safeguarding Policy, offers will be subject to DBS clearance and receipt of two satisfactory references.”

Maintenance Assistant - 6 Months Contract with a view to permanent 35hrs per week

REPORTING TO

Mark Collier – Maintenance

JOB PURPOSE

Here at The Green, we are looking for a reliable maintenance assistant to assist in the upkeep and maintenance of our Home to an acceptable standard in order to promote a pleasant and safe environment for Residents, Staff and Visitors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

● Testing the fire alarm system and log results weekly.

● Check call points, fire exits, door-retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.

● Undertake fire door checks by applying the ‘card check’ and brushes to ensure compliant.

● Carry out legionella temperature checks, weekly flushing of little used outlets, descale and sanitise shower heads.

● Replace any defective light bulbs/diffusers.

● Assist in the general oversight of the heating, lighting and use of water at the Homes.

● Assist in maintaining the ‘Maintenance Book’ in which defects are recorded by Staff members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.

● Assist with deliveries to the Homes. Monitoring delivered goods closely.

● Any other duties as allocated by Mark – Maintenance, to ensure the efficient running of the Homes.

● Assisting in the general repair and maintenance of the Homes both externally and internally to promote effective operation and service as directed by Mark – Maintenance.

● Reporting on the day any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to Mark – Maintenance, who will advise accordingly.

EXTRA DUTIES

● To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level responsibility of this job.

Pay: £13.30 per hour

Work Location: In person