Job summary
Rotherham Hospice is seeking two skilled and reliable Maintenance Operatives to
join our team working 37.5 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off basis covering 7 days
per week.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities, the Maintenance Operative will be responsible
for performing a variety of maintenance tasks at the hospice building and its
hospice shops.
This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetics of
the hospice facilities to support the delivery of high-quality care and services to
patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Building Maintenance:
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including repairs, inspections, and preventive
maintenance, to ensure the safety and functionality of the hospice building.
- Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems as
needed, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Grounds Maintenance:
- Maintain the exterior grounds of the hospice building, including landscaping,
gardening, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
- Clear pathways, parking areas, and entrances of debris, snow, and ice during inclement
weather to ensure safe access for staff, patients, and visitors.
Hospice Shop Maintenance:
- Perform maintenance tasks at the hospice shops, including repairs to fixtures, fittings,
and equipment, to ensure a safe and pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Assist with minor renovations, painting, and decorating as needed to maintain the
appearance and functionality of the shops.
Health and Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times, ensuring
compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Emergency Response:
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests and incidents outside of regular working
hours as needed, providing timely and effective solutions to resolve issues and
minimise disruption to hospice operations.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders,
inspections, and equipment maintenance schedules.
About us
At Rotherham Hospice, we provide exceptional care for all those affected by terminal
illness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham and
surrounding villages.
We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to now
provide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide care
in the community. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to provide
palliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to help
patients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in the
Hospice.
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. As
a member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a
community of care that goes beyond the ordinary. We value innovation, teamwork, and a
commitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate and
supportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the
quality of life for those we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Building Maintenance:
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including repairs, inspections, and preventive
maintenance, to ensure the safety and functionality of the hospice building.
- Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems as
needed, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Grounds Maintenance:-
Maintain the exterior grounds of the hospice building, including landscaping,
gardening, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
- Clear pathways, parking areas, and entrances of debris, snow, and ice during inclement
weather to ensure safe access for staff, patients, and visitors.
Hospice Shop Maintenance:
- Perform maintenance tasks at the hospice shops, including repairs to fixtures, fittings,
and equipment, to ensure a safe and pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Perform planned preventive maintenance tasks at the hospice shops.
- Assist with minor renovations, painting, and decorating as needed to maintain the
appearance and functionality of the shops.
Health and Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times, ensuring
compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Report any health and safety hazards, maintenance issues, or concerns to the Head of
Facilities promptly and take appropriate corrective action as directed.
Emergency Response:
Respond to emergency maintenance requests and incidents outside of regular working
hours as needed, providing timely and effective solutions to resolve issues and
minimise disruption to hospice operations.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders,
inspections, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Prepare reports and updates on maintenance tasks, projects, and expenditures for
review by the Head of Facilities and senior management.
- Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Building Maintenance:
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including repairs, inspections, and preventive
maintenance, to ensure the safety and functionality of the hospice building.
- Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems as
needed, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Grounds Maintenance:-
Maintain the exterior grounds of the hospice building, including landscaping,
gardening, and general upkeep of outdoor areas.
- Clear pathways, parking areas, and entrances of debris, snow, and ice during inclement
weather to ensure safe access for staff, patients, and visitors.
Hospice Shop Maintenance:
- Perform maintenance tasks at the hospice shops, including repairs to fixtures, fittings,
and equipment, to ensure a safe and pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Perform planned preventive maintenance tasks at the hospice shops.
- Assist with minor renovations, painting, and decorating as needed to maintain the
appearance and functionality of the shops.
Health and Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times, ensuring
compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Report any health and safety hazards, maintenance issues, or concerns to the Head of
Facilities promptly and take appropriate corrective action as directed.
Emergency Response:
Respond to emergency maintenance requests and incidents outside of regular working
hours as needed, providing timely and effective solutions to resolve issues and
minimise disruption to hospice operations.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders,
inspections, and equipment maintenance schedules.
- Prepare reports and updates on maintenance tasks, projects, and expenditures for
review by the Head of Facilities and senior management.
- Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in maintenance, building
- operations, or a related field.
- Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques and
- repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and
- painting.
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospice or healthcare
- environment in a similar role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment
- safely and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of and commitment to sustainability
- practices within facilities management.
- Effective project management abilities for overseeing
- facilities upgrades, renovations, or expansions.
- Negotiation abilities for managing contracts with
- vendors and service providers for facilities-related
- services.
- Knowledge and abilities in occupancy and space
- planning principles to optimise the use of hospice
- facilities.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Deep empathy and compassion, understanding the
- sensitive nature of hospice care and its impact on patients,
- families, and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes and
- challenges within the hospice environment.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, approaching
- challenges with a positive and constructive attitude.
Desirable
- Cultural competence and awareness to ensure that
- facilities services meet the diverse needs of patients and
- staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in maintenance, building
- operations, or a related field.
- Knowledge of basic maintenance techniques and
- repairs, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and
- painting.
Desirable
- Experience working in a hospice or healthcare
- environment in a similar role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment
- safely and effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of and commitment to sustainability
- practices within facilities management.
- Effective project management abilities for overseeing
- facilities upgrades, renovations, or expansions.
- Negotiation abilities for managing contracts with
- vendors and service providers for facilities-related
- services.
- Knowledge and abilities in occupancy and space
- planning principles to optimise the use of hospice
- facilities.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Deep empathy and compassion, understanding the
- sensitive nature of hospice care and its impact on patients,
- families, and staff.
- Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changes and
- challenges within the hospice environment.
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, approaching
- challenges with a positive and constructive attitude.
Desirable
- Cultural competence and awareness to ensure that
- facilities services meet the diverse needs of patients and
- staff.
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.
