Maintenance Officer

General Maintenance:
+ Ensure ALL Legal documentation is completed on time.
+ 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 Centre's exterior, including:

• Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition.


• Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Clients, Visitors or Staff Members have access.


• Ensure all external gardens, flower beds, & hanging baskets etc are maintained to a high standard.


• Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Centre.

+ Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Centre.
+ Test the fire alarm system, and log results, weekly. Check call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures.
+ Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers.
+ Test all portable appliances as specified in Company procedures.
+ Test, and record, water temperatures as specified in Company procedures.
+ Maintain a "Maintenance Book" in which defects are recorded by Staff Members. Use this book to effect repairs/replacements daily.
+ Assist/supervise with deliveries to the Care Centre. Monitor delivered goods closely.
Communication:
+ Liaise with Home Manager, or delegated Staff Member, regarding maintenance work to be carried out.
+ Participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Training & Development:
+ Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
+ Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Health & Safety:
+ Ensure that paints and varnishes are used and stored only in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.
+ Ensure areas in which any painting / varnishing work is being done is well ventilated and safe for Clients, Visitors and Staff Members.
+ Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
+ Understand and ensure the implementation of the Care Centre's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
+ Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.


• 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 Police check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold water systems


• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
  
  Peel Moat Care Home, 2 Peel Moat Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire, SK4 4PL

Full Time - 32 Hours Per Week
£12.80 Per Hour, + Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
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+ Staff recognition award ceremonies
+ £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'
+ Opportunities for training and career progression
+ Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
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