Maintenance Technician - Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance work on plant/machinery, domestic hot and cold-water systems, drainage, air conditioning and ventilation plant.

Maintain computerised maintenance records in accordance with Demelza and statutory requirements using CMMS.

Respond to all types of works working from Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules, Job Requests, and verbal instructions.

Support minor improvement, plant replacement and projects as necessary.

To provide a high-quality maintenance service across all Demelza locations.

To participate in providing a 24 hour on call emergency service as part of a Rota, covering sites across the Demelza region. Carrying out maintenance on critical areas out of normal hours as required. Ensuring an efficient response to minimise the disruption to stakeholders, services, and potential damage to the fabric of the buildings. Be a first response key holder and liaise with security services for Demelza buildings.

To carry out maintenance in critical areas out of normal hours as required.

Provide a high-quality maintenance service to all infrastructure, plant and services with particular emphasis on mechanical elements (hot and cold-water systems, LTHW heating, air conditioning, ventilation, pumps, calorifiers etc).

To be responsible for providing support and direction to contractors working on site, overseeing the service that they provide and supervising them to ensure they comply with Demelza procedures, processes and H&S standards. To include arrangements of site visits where required.

To support the implementation of the issuing of contractor badges, ensuring that DBS processes are adhered to, and contractors DBS approved lists are kept up to date/ Ensuring no contractors without DBS checks are given access to clinical areas, unescorted.

Identify building defects, anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults proactively and ensure that areas are made safe until works are completed.

To participate in all in-house and external training courses, as required, to maintain personal CPD, to keep up to date on current electrical engineering practices/standards, newly installed plant and Demelza policies and procedures.

To competently carry out electrical isolations safely and ensure personal and organisational safety.

To replace Like for like electrical items without supervision and to carry out the necessary post repair tests, to agreed competency levels.

To carry out minor electrical installation works under instruction and guidance.

To carry out basic plumbing tasks, such as, unblocking drains, fixing leaks, replacing taps/sinks, installation & modification of pipework etc.

To work as part of the wider Facilities Team to support general building maintenance demands on other disciplines, undertake semi-skilled work or assist with other general tasks within established competence to meet service needs.

To be flexible in response to service demands, ensuring accessibility during working hours and when on call. To provide a timely response to emergency issues on sites, evaluating the situation and ensuring subsequent appropriate actions are implemented, ensuring all aspects of Health and Safety (H&S) are considered.

To comply with all current legislation and Demelza polices, ensuring a safe environment for visitors to Demelza sites.

To actively participate in Team Meetings and ensure good communications with other members of the Facilities team and the wider organisation.

To carry out any other duties that may be required to ensure an effective maintenance & Facilities service is provided to Demelza.

Undertake Competent Persons duties related to Pool Operation, Medical Gases and electrically related disciplines, once training is completed.

Ensure Health & Safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to at all times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate a range of skills and recent experience within building maintenance with a mechanical bias.
• Demonstrate close alignment to all Demelza values.
• To be willing to undertake CPD and ongoing skill development.
• Demonstrable ability to competently carry out electrical isolations/ maintenance safely.
• Demonstrate ability to competently carry out minor mechanical installation works under instruction and guidance.
• Ability to demonstrate recent experience and competence to carry out basic plumbing tasks, such as, unblocking drains, fixing leaks, replacing taps/sinks, installation & modification of pipework etc.
• Flexible approach and be prepared to turn their hand to several building maintenance demands on other disciplines, undertake semi-skilled work or assist with tasks outside of core skills but within established competence to meet service needs.
• Ability to undertake moderate to heavy moving and handling duties with inconsistent loads.
• Ability to be able to work within confined spaces, at height. To manually lift plant, machinery, and furniture (with the use of assistive aids as appropriate where required)
• This role requires regular travel across our operating region. Full driving licence and access to own vehicle for business use or access to reliable transport arrangements - will be essential.
• Must be flexible with working arrangements and be prepared to work additional or unsocial hours to meet the needs of the organisation, as part of the on call support rota and unplanned/ extension to works.
• Demonstrate an open adaptable and flexible approach to their work and in their dealings with colleagues, visitors and volunteers, with a willingness to assist wherere necessary.

Desirable

• Experience of working on a multi-site operation.
• Experience and knowledge of construction- related H&S matters.
• General Knowledge of all building and construction trades.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical installation.

Desirable

• Basic Health and Safety Traing
• IOSH Managing Safety

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Demelza Hospice Care for Children

Address

Rook Lane

Bobbing

Sittingbourne

Kent

ME9 8DZ

Employer's website

https://www.demelza.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)