Maintenance Operative

To maintain the premises to a high standard and ensure a safe, secure environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. To assist the Manager with the operation of the Home with regard to property matters. Tools issued must be listed and stored safely and securely, and any other tools or equipment stored well out of reach of residents and staff where they might present a hazard. Tools and equipment must also be maintained in a safe condition.

Records must be kept of all work carried out:

1. Maintenance Day Book
2. Diary of Major Works
3. Monitoring external suppliers contract for maintenance.

N.B. The person in charge must always be consulted and advised of whereabouts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Any repairs within or outside of the building must be carried out promptly, efficiently and with minimum disturbance to residents and staff.

Daily

Refer to maintenance work book and discuss priorities with the Manager

Carry out a general inspection and maintenance routine within the Home, eg. replace light bulbs, empty refuse sacks. Anticipate problems that may occur as a result of general wear and tear, and carry out repairs promptly and efficiently. Identify and report any hazards to the Manager.Liaise with the Manager for any errands required, eg. chemist, doctors, etc. to be planned to avoid repetitive journeys. Take service users where necessary to appointments

Ensure the outside of the building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard of repair.

Ensure waste is disposed of in accordance with legislation. Advise the Manager of any problems.

Water garden and hanging baskets/pots when necessary.

Check all electrical applicances eg. televisions, hair dryers, etc. (P.A.T) when brought into the home by new residents to ensure they are in good safe working order in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations Ensure safety and cleanliness within the Home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the CQC, Environmental Health, Fire & Safety at Work Regulations.

Ensure safe passage of vehicles entering and leaving premises, ie. no obstructions.

Weekly

• Fire Alarm System - The alarm bell must be activated weekly to ensure the system operates satisfactorily. This should be at a pre-arranged time with the staff, and any other "alarms" treated as an emergency. Record in "Fire Check Book".
• Perform water checks temperatures/Legionella to ensure we meet legislative requirements.
• Check of Nurse Call System and Lift operation. Keep a record of date in diary.
• Check boilers are functioning correctly and room temperatures are adequate according to seasons.
• Check security of premises, - eg. window catches, door locks, etc.
• Read Gas, Electricity and Water meters and record readings weekly. Give monthly total readings to the Manager.
• Sweep and keep clean and tidy all external areas of building.

Monthly

• Check all wheelchairs for defects and report/arrange repair, and regularly pump up tyres as necessary.
• Check the general interior décor and "touch up" paint work where necessary at the beginning of each month.
• Any grease trap should be cleaned.
• Regularly check and maintain stocks of non-food items. Liaise with the Manager for stocklists and ordering.

As Necessary

• Direct and check in deliveries of all goods and store tidily in appropriate places. Ensure goods are checked against delivery note, and discrepancies must be notified to the Manager.
• Liaise with the Housekeeper with regard to shampooing of carpets. Assist where required, ie. moving heavy furniture and shampooing carpets.
• Redecorate rooms as required, liaising with the Manager. Generally a room is decorated as soon as it becomes vacant and should be ready within three days.

A record should be made of the date of redecoration in diary, to include paint colours and makes.

• Attend staff meetings.
• To attend fire lectures, demonstrations and all training sessions as part of an in-house training programme, as required.
• Throughout the Summer season keeping garden furniture clean and putting away cushions/parasols in bad weather.
• Assisting with moving of furniture and piano to prepare for events (in line with appropriate manual handling risk assessment).
• Preparation of the extended hose to facilitate Activity Coordinator with cleaning of fish tank.
• Liaising with all staff to include Activities Coordinator to plan for specifics tasks/events