Maintenance Assistant

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
  
  St Catherines Care Home - Bolton - BL6 5QU
  
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