General Building jobs in Torquay

Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming and professional support services, including occasional day care, to assisted living providing the independence many of our resident's desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.

We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Officer to join the team for 37.5 hours per week.

Day to Day duties include:

• You will be responsible for the upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment and should work in conjunction with the Home Manager/Independent Living Manager and Facilities Manager for the benefit, safety, security and well-being of the residents and colleagues.
• Responsible for quality control, safety checks and support of the reactive repairs, services, annual servicing, maintenance and stock improvement works of the home / service.
• Co-ordinate repairs, daily tasks, long terms actions by delegating duties to yourself and the maintenance officer ensuring this meets management's expectations.
• Provide technical support to co-workers, such as giving guidance to staff, contractors and other 3rd parties in terms of protocols, procedures and site histories.
• Respond to Out of Hours Emergency queries as necessary.
• Contribute to the organisations Asset Management Strategy by carrying out stock condition inspections.
• Through traditional and modern techniques communicate with contractors, residents and co-workers on progress and issues relating to reactive repairs, maintenance and stock improvement works.
• Carry out any other duties to meet the needs of the business.
• Undertake periodic inspections and record results in relation to fixtures and equipment, electrical equipment, call bells, fire doors, fire bells, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, mixing valves, water temperatures, etc. within the site.
• Any other duties required for one-off projects as may be required by the Home Manager, Facilities Manager or Operations Manager.

Requirements:

• A Diploma in a relevant trade or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of general property maintenance and repair.
• Practical experience – painting, electrical, plumbing, drywall repair.
• Sound verbal and written skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Team Player.
• Organisation, time keeping and able to prioritise.
• Self-motivated.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Clear understanding of all relevant legislation.
• Health & Safety in the workplace, including COSHH.
• Clear understanding of the variables of the role.
• Work within and in line with the Amica Staff Values.
• Flexible approach to working hours and assisting at other work sites as required.
• Act in ways that support and promotes equality and diversity.
• Have a full driving license and Car (desirable)
• To have worked in a Social Care environment with vulnerable people (desirable).

Rewards:

In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• A competitive pension.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing a range of free and confidential services and advice for you and your family, such as wellbeing support, counselling and legal advice.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Early wage access scheme.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• A refer a friend bonus.