Maintenance

Main function of the job
To carry out practical maintenance jobs to plant, buildings and equipment to assist with the safe and smooth operating of Linden Care Homes
Main duties of the role.

• Undertake all planned statutory testing/inspections which include Fire Alarms, emergency lights, lifts and equipment inspections. Checking temperatures of water heaters, sinks, showers and baths,


• Undertake all routine planned maintenance tasks and repairs as per schedule.


• Minor building work repairs to include carpentry repair's (examples locks window stay etc.) small plumbing jobs and minor electrical jobs (changing lamps, plugs etc.)


• Painting and decorating


• Equipment running repairs- bed frames, wheelchairs, trolleys etc.


• Monthly, quarterly and 6 monthly cleaning of shower heads and waste traps


• Testing of Portable electrical appliances and maintaining of the PAT testing log.


• Liaise with trades and contractors working in the Homes.


• Driving duties


• Vehicle safety checks (water, tyres, fuel etc.)


• Purchase and collection of consumables and control of maintenance stock
  
  Hands on practical person with experience in building trades an advantage but not essential (Electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating)


• Able to work autonomously without supervision is a must.


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Team player


• Good problem-solving skills.


• Must be able to drive


• You will also be subject to a DBS check, and will be required to provide relevant ID in accordance with this check.