09 Oct
The Rotherham Hospice
Rotherham
Job description
Job summary
Rotherham Hospice is seeking two skilled and reliable Maintenance Operatives tojoin our team working hours per week on a 4 on 4 off basis covering 7 daysper week.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities, the Maintenance Operative will be responsiblefor performing a variety of maintenance tasks at the hospice building and itshospice shops.
This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetics ofthe hospice facilities to support the delivery of high-quality care and services topatients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Building Maintenance :
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including repairs, inspections, and preventivemaintenance,
to ensure the safety and functionality of the hospice building.
- Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems asneeded, 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 inclementweather 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 theappearance and functionality of the shops.
Health and Safety Compliance :
Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times, ensuringcompliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
Emergency Response :
Respond to emergency maintenance requests and incidents outside of regular workinghours as needed, providing timely and effective solutions to resolve issues andminimise 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 terminalillness and are the only adult hospice in Rotherham for the people of Rotherham andsurrounding villages.
We began offering Day Hospice services in 1994, and have grown over the years to nowprovide a 14 bed Inpatient Unit alongside our Hospice Community Team who provide carein the community.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers work together to providepalliative care that incorporates psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to helppatients and their families achieve the very best quality of life, both at home and in theHospice.
We believe in making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families. Asa member of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to acommunity of care that goes beyond the ordinary.
We value innovation, teamwork, and acommitment to excellence in all that we do. Join us in creating a compassionate andsupportive environment where every team member plays a vital role in enhancing thequality of life for those we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Building Maintenance :
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks, including repairs, inspections, and preventivemaintenance, to ensure the safety and functionality of the hospice building.
- Perform minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, heating, and ventilation systems asneeded, 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 inclementweather 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 theappearance and functionality of the shops.
Health and Safety Compliance :
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and procedures at all times, ensuringcompliance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
- Report any health and safety hazards, maintenance issues, or concerns to the Head ofFacilities promptly and take appropriate corrective action as directed.
Emergency Response :
Respond to emergency maintenance requests and incidents outside of regular workinghours as needed,
providing timely and effective solutions to resolve issues andminimise 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 forreview 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.
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