Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Care Home Manager

Job Profile: The Maintenance Technician shall be responsible for all the upkeep and repair duties for the Home. This will include routine and preventative maintenance to both the inside and outside of the premises. The maintenance of the home shall be completed to a high standard and within the company health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

· To conduct and record routine inspections of premises and equipment.

· To complete the Fire logbook and associated audits

· To complete the maintenance logbook and associated audits.

· To perform preventative maintenance

· To perform routine maintenance.

· To handle basic repairs and maintenance

· To oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary

· To diagnose mechanical issues and correct them.

· To make repairs to machinery, equipment or structures as necessary.

· To provide an “on-call” service out of working hours to cover emergencies.

General role requirements

· An ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, screwdrivers.

· A skilled ability to use a variety of power tools.

· An ability to change light bulbs and fixtures, ensuring they are in good working order.

· To complete minor electrical work such as replace a damaged socket or light fitting

· To complete minor plumbing work such as replacing taps/washers/sinks and fitting Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV’s)

· To undertake simple carpentry repairs to furniture and doors.

· To keep work sheds and outbuildings clean and tidy.

· To keep gutters free from debris.

· To clean kitchen extractor fan on a monthly basis.

· To clean bathroom extractor fans on a monthly basis.

· To clean or clear general areas such as the waste bin compound.

· To have an ability to assembling furniture or equipment

· To keep the garden and car park area tidy and weed free.

· To keep all footpaths clear and well maintained.

· To undertake general painting and decorating

· To undertake maintaining the property exterior through different seasons.

· To be able to maintain focus when working alone.

· To have strong time management skills and an aptitude for problem solving.

· To participate in fire drills.

· To have a complete understanding of all procedures and policies and carry those out as appropriate.

· To be familiar with the Health & Safety regulations that relate to the Home and ensure that you do all in your power to secure the Health and Safety of all those who work and reside in the Home.

· To co-operate and maintain a good working relationship with all other staff.

· To respond in an emergency/crisis situation as requested by any Senior Carer, Deputy or Manager.

· To perform any other duties as requested by the Manager.

· To have a duty of care not just towards the residents but also to the Home and all those associated with it.

Confidentiality

· Ensuring the confidentiality of the residents and their affairs and that the details are not transmitted in any way without express permission of the person in charge.

Employees are also bound to keep confidential the terms of their employment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: £12.75-£13.50 per hour

Work Location: In person