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Job description

In partnership with the Home Manager, your role is to maintain the home and grounds, ensuring all areas are free from hazards and all equipment and systems are safe and in full working order. Working in compliance with health and safety standards and within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness..

Responsibilities

• Advising Home Manager on any potential maintenance problems, e.g. heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment
• Assisting with driving the Home's minibus if applicable, or similar vehicles, for residents' outings, as requested by the Home Manager
• Being the first port of call for staff when repairs are required and assisting with the induction of staff, e.g. operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures
• Out of Hours Call outs if required: giving advice over the telephone and/or being prepared to be called out to the Home in emergencies when off duty. Providing cover for other homes in your area
• This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Complying with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work Act (e.g. COSHH)
• Attending all mandatory training applicable to role
• Ensuring that safety and cleanliness within the Home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health, Fire and Safety at Work regulations
• Ensuring the exterior of the building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard
• Ensuring regular test and checks are carried out and recorded, including boiler function checks, fire alarm systems activation, generator and water temperature tests
• Checking the maintenance book daily and carry out all repairs etc as necessary
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance such as replacing light bulbs, repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Making sure tools and equipment are maintained and stored safely
• Keeping the gardens well maintained, cutting grass, digging borders, weeding, hedge cutting
• Decorating vacated rooms as requested.
• Moving furniture as required

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Understanding of requirements to meet regulatory requirements for the buildings, environment and equipment
• Well organised with experience in the management of maintenance, compliance and health and safety records
• Proven maintenance experience, including performance of routine maintenance
• Confident in the monitoring and maintaining all compliance related checks and recording outcomes
• Willing to undertake appropriate training as required
• Must have a full clean driving license, if driving is part of role
• Be willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home
• Be committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home

Application Information

Application packs can be downloaded from www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing personnel@presbyterianireland.org or calling 02890417255. CVS ARE OT ACCEPTED AS A FORM OF APPLICATION.