Maintenance Handyman/woman

Carry out skilled DIY & general maintenance work involved in all aspects of Hill View Care Home maintenance, both internal and external (ensuring external ground are kept clean and tidy).
The role includes general DIY and maintenance including basic carpentry, plumbing, replacement of tiling and flooring, and painting and decorating.
- Installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, replacement, repair and maintenance of building, fixtures and fittings.
- General plumbing including washers, taps, unblocking toilets, unblocking stacks,
- Basic carpentry such as new locks, architrave, boxing in, assembling furniture, easing and adjusting windows, replacing handles and similar hardware.
- General painting & decorating/wallpapering.
- Basic electrical maintenance such as changing light bulbs.
- Identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; to ensure compliance with agreed codes, law, working practices and health and safety.
- Liaising with domestic assistance/housekeeping/care staff and performing jobs as and when they are required.
- Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract/agreed requirements
- Carry out tasks within agreed time limits.
- Ensure compliance to agreed codes, legislation, and procedures including health and safety.
- Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work.
- Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to Line Manager.
- You will be expected to maintain safety of residents and the homes by: Ensuring there is monthly nurse call system checks and ensuring all reported nurse call faults are addressed without delays.
- Ensuring water temperatures in the home are checked for safety monthly (all rooms).
- Ensuring fire alarm is tested every week and a record is maintained.
- Ensuring emergency lights are tested monthly.
- Ensuring wheelchairs are checked for safety every week.
- Ensuring beds and bedrails are checked every month.
- Ensuring all rooms are audited every month and any identified faults are repaired within a reasonable timescale.

EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY

**Salary**: £11.92 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.92 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- maintenance: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person