Maintenance Person
Herondale/Kingfisher House - Nursing & Dementia Care Home
Maintenance Person
£23795
Herondale/Kingfisher House - Nursing & Dementia Care Home, Birmingham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c6f4cb2987274bebb37d61cb2e7e3e34
Full Job Description
· Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly
· Ensure the maintenance of the Care Home's exterior, including:
o Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition
o Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Service Users, Visitors or Staff Members have access
o Where applicable; cut the grass around the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc
o Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Home
· Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Home
· Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers or light fittings if required
· Ensure all nurse call points, and electrical sockets are in good working order
· Undertake basic electrical works i.e light fittings, electrical sockets
· Ensure all bathrooms are safe, clutter free and comfortable for use
· Test the fire alarm system, call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures and log results in the appropriate places.
· Test all portable appliance as specified in Company procedures
· Test and record water temperatures as specified in company procedures
· Ensure all mattress checks are carried out and are in good working order
· Ensure all radiators are working and have appropriate covers in place
· Ensure the temperature in the rooms are comfortable for the residents
· Maintain a 'Maintenance Book' in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs / replacements daily
· Ensure the daily, weekly, and monthly checks are all carried out and recorded
· Ensure any defects or issues are reported to the Home Manger
· Assist / supervise with deliveries to the Care Home. Monitor delivered goods closely
· To maintain an effective and labelled system for all the keys relating to the premises / vehicle
· General maintenance knowledge / experience /competence e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery
· Good communication skills
· Confident team player
· Clean driving license
· Use of car or similar vehicle
· Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / Fire / EHO issues
· Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the ISA list
· Ability to work on own initiative
Desired:
· Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold-water systems
· Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations