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Amica Care offers a range of friendly, welcoming, and professional support services, including occasional day care and assisted living, providing the independence many of our residents desire, through to specialist dementia care for those in most need of our support.
We are looking for a Senior Maintenance Officer to join the team for 37.5 hours per week.
Day-to-day duties include:
1. You will be responsible for the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment, working in conjunction with the Home Manager/Independent Living Manager and Facilities Manager for the benefit, safety, security, and well-being of residents and colleagues.
2. Responsible for quality control, safety checks, and supporting reactive repairs, services, annual servicing, maintenance, and stock improvement works of the home/service.
3. Coordinate repairs, daily tasks, and long-term actions by delegating duties to yourself and the maintenance officer, ensuring this meets management's expectations.
4. Provide technical support to co-workers, such as guidance to staff, contractors, and other third parties regarding protocols, procedures, and site histories.
5. Respond to Out of Hours Emergency queries as necessary.
6. Contribute to the organisation's Asset Management Strategy by carrying out stock condition inspections.
7. Communicate with contractors, residents, and co-workers on progress and issues related to reactive repairs, maintenance, and stock improvement works, using traditional and modern techniques.
8. Carry out any other duties to meet the needs of the business.
9. Undertake periodic inspections and record results related to fixtures and equipment, electrical equipment, call bells, fire doors, fire bells, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, mixing valves, water temperatures, etc., within the site.
10. Perform any other duties required for one-off projects as directed by the Home Manager, Facilities Manager, or Operations Manager.
Requirements:
1. A Diploma in a relevant trade or equivalent experience.
2. Sound knowledge of general property maintenance and repair.
3. Practical experience in painting, electrical work, plumbing, drywall repair.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
5. Good interpersonal skills.
6. Team player attitude.
7. Organisation, time management, and ability to prioritise tasks.
8. Self-motivated and proactive.
9. Clear understanding of relevant legislation.
10. Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace, including COSHH.
11. Understanding of the variables of the role.
12. Ability to work within and align with Amica Staff Values.
13. Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to assist at other work sites as required.
14. Commitment to supporting and promoting equality and diversity.
Desirable:
* Full driving license and access to a car.
* Experience working in a Social Care environment with vulnerable people.
Rewards:
In return for your commitment to providing the best service to our residents, you will be offered:
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free and confidential services and advice, including wellbeing support, counselling, and legal advice for you and your family.
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
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