Maintenance Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Brighterkind

Brighterkind

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Supporting the delivery of an overall maintenance function for the home enhancing the quality of the environment for all the residents and visitors to the home.

Supporting with a variety of requests for compliance checks, repairs and general maintenance of the building and grounds, fixings, fittings and equipment and gardening.

Hours of Work:

Contracted hours will be stipulated in your specific contract, however you should expect to work your hours between the hours of 8am - 8pm, with the occasional need to work early, late or night shift patterns to meet the requirement of the role.

Technical Support:

Whilst the line management of this role sits with the Home Manager, day to day management is with the Maintenance Operative and all technical aspects of the role will be managed by the Property Services Department through the Regional Property Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supporting the installation or repair and maintenance of Company property and equipment and undertake planned maintenance of the home in consultation with the Home Manager, working within defined Policies and Procedures.
Carry out general maintenance tasks and basic repairs including (awareness of household electrical), plumbing, joinery and building tasks both inside and outside the Home to ensure that the Home is maintained in a clean, safe and efficient functional order;
To familiarise themselves with all heating & plumbing plant.
Support the maintenance operative to ensure compliance and essential checks are done through the completion of the maintenance manuals along with allocated jobs.
Identify and report all maintenance defects outside the scope of the homes maintenance person through the designated escalation route. Monitor the reported repair through to satisfactory completion. Identify all and any additional training required to fulfil the role at the earliest opportunity.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive maintenance requests and work carried out records and report defects to the home manager and/or appropriate contractor for repair;
Engage proactively with all stakeholders ensuring all allocated tasks outside and inside the site are carried out effectively and efficiently and to a high standard
Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident;
Establish and maintain positive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors and other health professionals and agencies
Undertake decoration including painting & wallpapering, minor refurbishment and maintenance within the home under the instruction and guidance of the home Manager or Regional Property Manager. All works to be carried out with regards to health and safety requirements
To attend regular meetings with line management, escalate all issues and participate meaningfully in all on site and general team meetings.
To ensure that any visiting 3rd party or direct employed contactors sign in and out and record the commencement and completion of works. In addition, that they have the correct work permit in place.
Support with the monitoring of all persons working within the home and its grounds, ensure once works are complete that all access points have been secured. Where work requires access to lofts, carry out a joint inspection prior to the works as per permit to work guidance.
Be responsible for the correct issuing of Hot Works Permits (HWP's);
Management of contractors on the home site;
To accompany visitors including contractors, Fire Officers, H&S Advisers etc;
Ensure maintenance of the homes exterior including: Pathways and driveways are clear unobstructed and safe. Plants are kept hydrated, flowerbeds and potted plants are tendered and grassed areas kept tidy to enhance 1st impressions. Ensure that external lighting and signs inside and outside the home are clear visible and in good order/ repair.
Be suitably trained to be an active Fire Warden and to keep up to date within policy and procedures including all training as required. Induct new staff as required.
May be required to lift pull push heavy items with/without mechanical aids in line with the Health & Safety policy and procedure.
Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety and the safety of residents, visitors and team members;
Assemble /install new equipment/goods delivered to a home.
To receive deliveries of goods and ensure that they are moved safely and promptly to the correct storage area;
Be willing to undergo suitable training as prescribed by the employer to enable weekly, monthly and all other mandatory checks in accordance with Company policies and procedures and ensure all legislative logbooks are maintained and in good condition for inspection at all times.
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