Job responsibilities
Job
title: Maintenance
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Responsible to: Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for: The
role of the Maintenance Mechanical Engineer is concerned with keeping the
internal building services in good working order and undertaking the minor
maintenance, repair and installation of electrical, mechanical and plumbing
services and equipment at the Hospice, as directed by the Head of Facilities
/Maintenance Supervisor.
Basic
function
The post holder will assist maintenance colleagues to
carry out their duties.
This role involves working with colleagues in a small
maintenance team led by the Head of Facilities.
Organisational
context
St Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the
Religious Sisters of Charity who retain an interest in the oversight of the
Hospice. The Hospice is working to
achieve Vision 2024, which has five key strands: patients, enterprise, estates,
funding and fundraising, and human resources.
The Hospice seeks to be an outstanding provider of palliative and end of
life care. Each employee is critical to
delivering and maintain those standards in accordance with the Hospices core
values.
Discretion
to act
As the
philosophy of St Josephs Hospice is based on a multidisciplinary approach, the
Maintenance Mechanical/Electrical engineer is expected to comply with this
concept in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.
Key
accountabilities
1. Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Duties
1.1 Carry out repairs to
mechanical and plumbing services and equipment, e.g. replacement of filters in
ventilation systems, check tensions of drive belts, TV on ward, ports on nurses
call systems etc and record details of works, materials and time on a docket,
report system or computer terminal, as directed.
1.2 Carry out programmed
planned maintenance works to mechanical and plumbing services, e.g. checking
temperature of water taps and outlets, descaling showerheads etc following
prescribed instructions to defined standards; record actions and/or findings
using a formal written report system.
1.3 Carry out minor
electrical/Mechanical repairs, installation and testing such as changing plugs,
replacing lamps, light fittings and wall sockets, Installing circulation pups
/valves.
1.4 Record/monitor
energy/fuel/water consumption/temperatures and associated information as
directed.
1.5 Carry out minor
mechanical and plumbing installation works, e.g. toilet bowls and wash hand
basins, including the commissioning and testing of equipment in accordance with
the manufacturers recommendations and relevant standards/codes of practice.
1.6 Provide information to
the Head of Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor on replacement parts and spares,
to enable orders to be raised.
1.7 Inspect equipment on
delivery/installation, when requested, and advise of any omissions or defects.
1.8 Maintain power tools and
test workshop equipment and ensure the workshop is kept in good order at all
times.
1.9 Implements policies and where necessary
advises of changes to the Head of Facilities /Maintenance Supervisor.
2. Related Construction Trades Tasks
2.1 Perform a basic range of
work in other construction trades in accordance with the Hospice needs, e.g.
assist in the erection and dismantling of simple platforms, ladders, trestles,
stagings etc.
2.2 Assist the Carpenter to
construct simple paths in timber formwork to slab edging, paths and steps
mixing, placing, compacting and protection of concrete and hard landscaping.
2.3 Assist maintenance
colleagues with minor reactive remedial works, safe use tools etc.
2.4 Work with maintenance
colleagues and external contractors at the Hospice and provide information or
assistance to these persons when requested, e.g. identify to specialist
contractors the location of stop valves and electrical isolation switches etc.
3. Other Work Tasks
3.1 Test weekly and record
performance of blood fridge.
3.2 Monitor and inspect all
boiler rooms including the steam boiler.
3.3 Maintain the general
heating and hot water.
3.4 Work within a planned
maintenance programed.
3.5 System pump
sets/stations/boosted water and pressurisation units and domestic water systems
3.6 General plant room checks
3.7 Help in the Management of
L8 water systems.
3.8 Attend to contractors in
the absence of the Head of Facilities or Maintenance Supervisor.
3.9
For example, provide regular reliable line management
support sufficient to enable staff to give their best and develop their
potential as fully as possible.
4.
Personal development
4.1 Identify your
own learning and development needs in order to meet the key requirements of the
post.
4.2 Take responsibility for linking your own development
needs with the Hospice appraisal and objective setting process.
4.3 Take responsibility for your own continuing
development by undertaking specific areas of work/projects to develop new
skills.
4.4 Take responsibility for your own professional development,
including keeping up-to-date with relevant professional and other developments
in HR at local and national levels
4.5 Engage in supervision
to support your personal and professional development.
5. Equality, diversity and inclusion
5.1
Comply with and promote St Josephs Hospice Equal
Opportunity Policy and avoid any behaviour which discriminates against
colleagues, potential employees, patients/clients or their families on the
grounds of sex, marital status, race, age, belief, colour, nationality, ethnic
or national origins, religion, disability, creed, class, gender, sexual
orientation.
6.
Mission and core
values
6.1 All Hospice staff are
expected to work in line with St Josephs Mission & Core Values as these
precepts act as a value base which directly influence how all work activities
are undertaken. The ethos of the Hospice should be apparent in the behaviours
and attitudes of all employees as the work they undertake, whether it is direct
or indirect, care is ultimately for the benefit of patients. The Mission and
Core Values are an integral part of all job descriptions, the probationary
period and performance and development reviews. (Full details attached).
7.
Environment and
sustainability
7.1 Comply
with and promote the Hospices environmental policies, which stem from our core
values. Promote environmentally sustainable practice and development and avoid
any behaviour, which undermines environmentally sustainable practice and
development throughout the Hospice services and departments.
8.
Health, safety and welfare
8.1 Ensure a safe working
environment and be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at
Work Act, taking appropriate action in the event of an accident to patients,
staff, self or any other person in the work area.
St
Josephs Hospice operates a no smoking policy.
