Handyman jobs in Ross-on-Wye

Job Summary

Forest Court Care Home( Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, GL17 0DR) seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Person to join our dynamic team! In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities and equipment. Your energetic approach and technical expertise will help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment care home.

Roles and Responsibilities

 To assist management with general delivery and collection of goods to and from care homes.

 To carry out general duties as and when required, and with full consultation and knowledge of the Home Manager of the care home.

 To ensure the outside of the building and grounds are maintained to a safe and good standard of repair i.e everything is clean, tidy, working properly, and free from hazards and carrying out any works with the minimum disturbance to residents and/or staff.

 To carry out routine repairs and monitoring on all systems. Advise on any potential problems to the Home Manager, eg heating systems, refrigeration, electrics, gas, and faulty equipment.

 To be prepared to give advice over the telephone and/or when reasonable be called out to the care home in emergencies when off duty.

 To attend training days as required on current legislation and procedures in order to keep up to date, especially lifting and fire prevention, and also staff meetings at the Home Manager’s request.

 To keep accurate records of all service contracts and maintenance checks as indicated in the maintenance and service manuals and in the fire log book

 To make every effort to minimise waste and control cost.

 To ensure tools and equipment are adequately maintained and stored in a place of safety, secured from access by unauthorised persons.

 To comply with all aspects of Health & Safety at Work Act eg COSHH and other statutory regulations applicable.

 To ensure as far as reasonable practicable all electrical appliances brought into the care home by residents, relatives and any other persons are checked and tagged safe for use, under the Health & Safety regulations.

 To regularly check boilers are functioning correctly and room temperature is seasonally adequate.

 To ensure that safety and cleanliness within the care home and grounds is to the satisfaction of the Environmental Health, Fire and Safety at Work regulations.

 To ensure fire alarm system is activated weekly to ensure proper working order and results recorded.

 To carry out statutory testing of water services in line with company policy and current codes of practice every six months.

 To keep gutters and drainage points which are accessible clear of leaves and debris.

 To repair fixtures and fittings where possible or liaise with the Home Manager if specialist repairs are necessary.

 To assist with induction of staff with operation of emergency exits, fire points and evacuation procedures. To keep a record of all instructions given by the Home Manager, especially where use of equipment is involved.

 To ensure all staff are aware to use the Maintenance Person first for any repairs before calling out any specialist, as the cost implications are high.

 All building works and major refurbishment will be co-ordinated and controlled by the Property Manager.

 To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Care Services Health & Safety and Welfare policies and procedures.

 To assist in Driving Duties for staff transport.

Requires to work some on weekends.

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mitcheldean GL17 0DR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Care Home: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person