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Estates maintenance assistant

Huddersfield
Integrated Care System
Maintenance assistant
Posted: 16 August
Offer description

A 37.5-hour, 5 day week is worked, however, it will be the responsibility of the post holder to work any essential overtime as may be required to fulfil the needs of the role.

The post holder will carry out necessary maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and continuous operation of engineering services and the building plant located in the Trust.

The post holder will undertake specific maintenance tasks and will carry out maintenance and repair across a wide range of plant and equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply


Main duties of the job

Main Tasks

Planned maintenance, new work and repair of Mechanical, Electrical Plant, Equipment and services and minor building fabric repairs.

Carry out routine work such as:

Plant room checks and reporting of defects

Greasing, lubrication and battery maintenance

Change of filters on AHU

Replacement of lamps

Checking condition of fire doors

Planned Maintenance tasks

Painting and replacing locks

Investigation and rectification of minor faults

Generally assist craftsmen in their work

Other semiskilled mechanical, electrical and buildings repair or maintenance (within the job holders competence and capabilities) as may be determined and directed by Trust Estates officers and Team leaders/Supervisors.

Change taps, showers, minor copper pipe work alterations, drainage

Assist with isolation as directed on mechanical ventilation systems

Assist with Medical Gas systems works under direction (following training)

First response air conditioning checks

Basic Building Duties, Painting, Plastering & Joinery


About us

At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Clinical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:

* Fully managed estate and building maintenance
* Clinical Engineering and Decontamination
* Procurement advice, guidance and governance
* Capital project management
* Transport
* Grounds maintenance.
* Catering
* Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)

All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.


Job responsibilities

* Undertake work in a safe and effective manner, complying with all relevant safety legislation, Health Technical Memorandums and manufacturers manuals and procedures; to comply with Estates Department Health & Safety Procedures Manual on any work undertaken
* Available at all times to contribute and work towards the safety and welfare of patients and other staff, and respond to any incidents eg fire, flood, trapped people in lifts.
* First response building services failure and plant faults.
* Carry out maintenance tasks including statutory, mandatory, planned preventative and reactive maintenance
* The use of electronic devices, PDA and IPAD for work allocation and completion planned works.
* Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications appropriate to his / her background and training, often without supervision
* Assist in the setting out of new work, (identify materials for ordering and collect) using relevant tools and equipment, often without supervision
* Use a flexible approach to perform a wide range of the duties
* Undertake specific maintenance and repairs after dedicated in house training
* Use and be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
* Learn new techniques, with training as necessary
* Have an understanding of the relationship of other engineering staff to theirs
* Whilst undertaking out of hours duties advise Estates Officers and other Hospital Staff on maintenance issues as required
* Carry out individual technical administration, by the timely completion of works tickets and the filling in of log books in wards and departments, as required
* Participate in the emergency on call service (after probationary period) to include engineering on call or seasonal weather on call.
* To undertake the safe use of maintenance equipment and portable tools
* To assist with emergency work as and when requested, including out of normal working hours
* Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, confined spaces and on contaminated equipment using appropriate personal protective equipment and taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment in accordance with Trust policy and safe working procedures i.e. the post holder will conduct risk assessments and complete action / treatment plans for all tasks
* Be fully conversant with all Trust policies and procedures including:- fire safety, infection control, Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Heavy Manual Handling guidance and safe systems of work
* Notify immediately the Estates Officers / Supervisors or equivalent of any problems within the hospital that may be a danger to staff and members of the public. To ensure that accident forms are completed and co-operate with the investigation of any incident or untoward occurrence
* Carry out site based surveys and report all defects to the appropriate manager eg hazard notices
* This role requires the use of equipment such as ladders and scaffolding


Person Specification


Qualifications

* NVQ Level 2 in a mechanical or Electrical structured training programme
* programme Knowledge of modern AC equipment
* Knowledge of L8 Legionella regulations
* Basic electrical knowledge
* Full clean driving license


Knowledge & Skills

* Working knowledge of Engineering Systems and experience in maintenance and repair of: all essential ? Able to meet the travel requirements of the role ? Water softening plant ? Refrigeration Systems ? Calorifiers and Hot Water systems ? Heating & Ventilation Controls ? Steam Plant ? MTHW (Medium Temperature Hot Water) Plant ? LTHW (Low Temperature Hot Water) Plant ? Plumbing ? Macerators and drainage systems ? Other mechanical and Electrical equipment items
* Knowledge of Health & Safety/Risk Management issues.
* Good organisational and ability to prioritise and organise own workloads
* Experienced at working to deadlines
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and academic progression
* Able to exercise independent judgment
* Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams


Experience

* Current experience of working in an engineering/building maintenance and operations environment
* Prepared to undertake any training as necessary
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team
* Experience of working in an acute hospital environment.


General

* Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health
* Must be eligible to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust


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.

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