Handyperson/Maintenance Person

Overview
We are seeking a versatile and experienced Handyman to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a broad skill set encompassing electrical, mechanical, and general maintenance tasks. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities through proactive repairs, troubleshooting, and supervision of maintenance activities. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This paid position offers an opportunity to utilise and expand your technical expertise within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

General Maintenance:
1\. Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture/equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly. 2\. Ensure the maintenance of the care home exterior, including:

\* Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean, tidy and secure condition. \* Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Resident's, Visitors or Staff Members have access.

\* Where applicable, cut the grass around the building and tend to and water any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc. \* Clean all signs / lighting outside the care home. \* Keep bin area clean and tidy.

3\. Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain standard of the company.

4\. Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, location of fire signs as specified in Company procedures.

5\. Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.

6\. Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.

7\. Test, and record, water temperatures, wheelchair checks, window restrictors as specified in Company procedures.

8\. Maintain a "Maintenance Book" in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.

9\. Assist/supervise with deliveries to the care home. Monitor delivered goods closely. Place deliveries in the relevant storage areas of the care home. Ensure moving and handling tasks are performed safely and in line with moving and handling legislation and company policy and procedures. Only moving items if safe to do so.

Report any issue to the home manager, a company director of the person in charge.

10\. Ensure all wardrobes are fixed to the wall.

11\. Ensure pest control is maintained around the home, complete the pest control book. Use all products in line with COSHH and health and safety guidance.

12\. Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out within the care home. Prior to commencing any work ensure it is safe to do so.

13\. Participate in staff and resident/ relative / representative meetings and the health \& safety meetings as required.

14\. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required. (Note that Mandatory training comprises of Moving and Handling, Fire Safety, First Aid, COSHH, Adult Safeguarding and Infection Control).

Experience

• General maintenance knowledge/experience e.g., minor electrical, plumbing, joinery work etc


• Good communication skills


• Confident team player


• Clean driving licence


• Use of a car or similar vehicle


• willingness to receive training on current Health \& Safety/EHO issues


• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring service check.

Benefits:

• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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