Job summary
The Maintenance Worker will contribute to the delivery of a full schedule of planned and reactive works, to ensure that such works are undertaken in a timely manner and that targets with regards to compliance testing on numerous engineering systems and disciplines are met.
The post holder will be required to undertake a range of duties, including: minor repairs, installation of fixtures and fittings, basic maintenance of engineering systems (water, ventilation), clearing of drains, gullies, grease traps and guttering, assisting with routine fire alarm testing, water safety testing, recording and reporting of temperatures and results, replacement of lamps and hand-held nurse call units, recording of utility meter readings, assisting skilled and semi-skilled trade staff in the undertaking of their duties, assembly of equipment for wards and departments
The post holder will be fully aware of their Health and Safety responsibilities, and ensure that all operational activities of the department are carried out in compliance with appropriate safety regulations and legislation.
The Maintenance Worker must be able to work and act on their own initiative, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with all other members of HIF and HDFT.
Main duties of the job
Carry out a wide range of planned and reactive tasks in relation to providing a safe and compliant environment, including: minor repairs, installation of fixtures and fittings, basic maintenance of engineering systems (water, ventilation), clearing of drains, gullies, grease traps and guttering, assisting with routine fire alarm testing, water safety testing, recording and reporting of temperatures and results, replacement of lamps and hand-held nurse call units, recording of utility meter readings, assisting skilled and semi-skilled trade staff in the undertaking of their duties, assembly of equipment for wards and departments.
- Learn new techniques and undertake training as required by the needs of the service, in order to provide a safe and efficient service.
- Liaise with colleagues, customers and service users to organise maintenance activities and access to areas of work.
- Communicate effectively, with wards, departments, and service users in relation to maintenance activities and Estates issues.
- Take all necessary precautions to prevent danger, avoid injury to self or others, and damage to equipment.
- To follow and observe all systems of safe working practise: asbestos register, RAMS, H&S systems.
About us
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF) Estates Department's primary objective is to manage and maintain all engineering services, including all aspects of the built environment at Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT), in order to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff; and ensuring compliance with all statutory standards. The department manages all planned and reactive engineering tasks associated with the various systems, such as; low voltage electricity, hot and cold water, steam, ventilation, medical gas, fire, alarms and BMS, together with the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings themselves, including structure, roofs, roadways and internal/external finishes.
The department also provides expertise in relation to the delivery of Capital Project schemes as required by the needs of infrastructure development within HDFT.
HIF provide waste and energy management that supports HDFT's sustainability agenda.
HIF also develop operational standards, high level technical professional advice; support to various stakeholders, clients, directors, clinicians, colleagues, consultants and contractors and ensure that adequate control mechanisms are in place in terms of cost, time and quality of all services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out weekly fire alarm testing, including recording of all results and reporting any defects to the system in a timely manner.
- Routine maintenance of ventilation equipment, including: replacement of filters, cleaning of internal ductwork and ventilation chambers, cleaning of louvres and ventilation grilles in wards and departments.
- Recording and reporting of water temperatures, flushing of dead legs and little used outlets and cleaning of water fixtures and fittings (shower heads).
- Carry out repairs to plumbing systems, not integral to the supply of water, such as replacement of fixtures (WC seats).
- Assembly of flat-pack style equipment and furniture.
- Minor repairs to equipment, fixtures and furniture.
- Recording of meter readings and engineering data.
- Assisting and accompanying contractors in the undertaking of their duties.
- To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department.
- To keep line management informed of matters affecting the delivery of the service and to make recommendations on improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out weekly fire alarm testing, including recording of all results and reporting any defects to the system in a timely manner.
- Routine maintenance of ventilation equipment, including: replacement of filters, cleaning of internal ductwork and ventilation chambers, cleaning of louvres and ventilation grilles in wards and departments.
- Recording and reporting of water temperatures, flushing of dead legs and little used outlets and cleaning of water fixtures and fittings (shower heads).
- Carry out repairs to plumbing systems, not integral to the supply of water, such as replacement of fixtures (WC seats).
- Assembly of flat-pack style equipment and furniture.
- Minor repairs to equipment, fixtures and furniture.
- Recording of meter readings and engineering data.
- Assisting and accompanying contractors in the undertaking of their duties.
- To be responsible for tools, plant and materials which are used within the scope of the Estates Department.
- To keep line management informed of matters affecting the delivery of the service and to make recommendations on improvement.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oLevel I or II qualification in an engineering discipline OR equivalent experience
- oAsbestos Awareness and Legionella Awareness qualifications OR willingness to undertake such training within 12 months of appointment.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPossess technical knowledge and sufficient experience to avoid danger when undertaking engineering tasks.
- oExperience of carrying out testing to services, inc. water and ventilation.
- oMust display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards which may occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oGood verbal communication skills.
- oFlexible, responsible, and reliable.
- oAbility to meet objectives whilst working under pressure.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- oLevel I or II qualification in an engineering discipline OR equivalent experience
- oAsbestos Awareness and Legionella Awareness qualifications OR willingness to undertake such training within 12 months of appointment.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPossess technical knowledge and sufficient experience to avoid danger when undertaking engineering tasks.
- oExperience of carrying out testing to services, inc. water and ventilation.
- oMust display a good knowledge of health and safety legislation and appreciation of potential hazards which may occur during the carrying out of maintenance work.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oGood verbal communication skills.
- oFlexible, responsible, and reliable.
- oAbility to meet objectives whilst working under pressure.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
