Handyman jobs in Elstree

Job Title:

Maintenance Operative/Handyperson

Reports to:

Home Manager

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

· To provide maintenance services in accordance with current best practice, to the organisation’s policy, procedures, and agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Home Manager.

· To action both planned and reactive maintenance issues which arise in the home, and be able to prioritise in terms of urgency.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Maintenance/Handyperson’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Carrying out routine statutory checks at the required frequency

· Ensuring accurate timely documentation of all routine checks

· Reporting any issues identified to the Home Manager

· Undertaking painting and redecoration when requested and required in order to maintain the standard of the home

· Liaising with external contractors to ensure mandatory service checks are completed at the required frequency

· Liaising with the Home Manager and the Group Estates Manager regarding any maintenance issues or projects within the home

· Implementing all necessary actions to meet and maintain the home’s maintenance standards

· Systematically solving day-to-day issues which arise within the home and your scope of competence

· Maintaining clear records of all identified defects or faults, and their subsequent repair/redress

· Promoting and protecting the welfare of residents at all times

Working with Others:

· Developing effective working relationships with other colleagues at the home

· Developing effective working relationships with contractors who provide a service to the home

· Implementing and maintaining the home’s quality assurance programme, as directed

· Support the induction of new employees at the home, as required

· Communicate appropriately and in a person-centred way with residents

Personal and Professional Development:

· Completing mandatory training and any other training, as directed by the Home Manager

· Taking responsibility for your own professional development through performance and development reviews

· To maintain appropriate maintenance skills, including undertaking training and development which may, from time-to-time, be required

Essential criteria

• Ability to complete maintenance records, checks and job sheets accurately
• Ability to prioritise planned and reactive maintenance tasks
• Good communication skills and a polite, resident-focused approach

Desirable Criteria

• Previous maintenance experience in a care home, hospital or similar setting
• Knowledge of fire doors, fire alarms and emergency-lighting checks
• Awareness of Legionella control and routine water-hygiene checks

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person