Maintenance Assistant

The Estates Maintenance Assistant/Worker will be part of a multi-skilled team within the Estates Department

To be based at Lynfield Mount but will include travel to Trust sites throughout the region

To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) as detailed in job summary.

To carry out basic electrical, mechanical and reactive duties

The post holder must be capable of organising and the delivery of the clearly defined workload, on your own initiatives, with full consideration for patient and staff requirements within a sensitive and caring healthcare environment.

The post holder will come into regular contact with patients both in hospital and other medical premises

Work will be obtained from the department Concept system, Team Leaders and / or Manager reacting to events and situations that occur, this may include the following - emergency on call engineer, designers and senior managers.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all the required work is completed within the scope of the role requirements., Weekly fire alarm tests2. Emergency lighting monthly / annual checks3. Testing of Panic Alarm Systems / Door Top Alarms4. Carry out the weekly testing of site generators5. Carry out ad-hoc PAT testing6. Monthly sentinel checks7. Carry out Legionella inspections and sampling8. Ensure all relative documentation & records are complete and in full9. Local site gritting and snow clearing10. Clearing of blockages in sinks and toilets11. Minor plumbing repairs replace tap washers etc.12. Removal and replacement of radiator covers for cleaning purposes13. General fitting of small fixtures and fittings14. Minor joinery works and repairs to locks, fitting of notice boards, Filmings etc.16. Respond to both intruder and fire alarm activations liaising with the police and other emergency services if required.

17. Cleaning of light fittings.

18. Re lamping

19. Ensure plant rooms are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness

20. Organise own workload, on occasion on own initiative, in conjunction with the Team Leader or Manager.

Closing Date - 14/10/24

Shortlisting - 15/10/24

Interview - 22/10/24

About us

321.Complete wholly and accurately all task information and must conduct their duties in accordance with Trust procedures and Safe Systems of Work22. Communicate with customers and colleagues to ensure that they are fully notified of any delays to work and agree a new completion date23. Able to use a Trust PDA to record work tasks24. The post holder will be required to work irregular hours25. The Post holder will be required to participate in an on call rota26. Work in patient occupied areas for extended periods where tool and equipment safety is of the utmost importance to protect both vulnerable patients and yourself27. Carry out redecorations including stripping, painting, etc.28. Carry out minor plasterwork to enable decorations to take place.

29. Ensure the safe and correct storage and use of paints, stains, thinners and all other hazardous decoration materials knowledge of COSHH30. When required, erect scaffolding to aid safety, ensuring that all relevant safety precautions are adhered to, also ensuring that training is upto date at all times31. Ensure that all safety procedures are carried out with regards to working at heights and working within confined spaces, ensuring that relevant permits to work are obtained32. Provide advice and guidance on relevant methods and techniques to Team Leader or Co-ordinator33. Keep up to date with new products and methods34. Quarterly inspections of Air Handling Units35. Filter condition checks & replacements36. Assist in cleaning of ventilation systems and extract fans37. Clear blocked drains & drain pipes, often dealing with sewage & other disposable items38. Lifting manhole covers & rodding where possible from the surfaceThis list is not Exhaustive.