Maintenance Assistant
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The Maintenance Assistant is a key member of our team at Virtue Integrated Elder Care. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents, and this role plays a crucial part in achieving that goal.
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About Us
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We operate with a strong family ethos and a talented, diverse, and caring team. Our core company values include communication, respecting residents' rights, choice, and individuality, promoting their independence, and collaborating with our community partners. It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes.
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Job Summary
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This role involves providing day-to-day facilities services on site, including building appearance, planned and reactive maintenance, vendor oversight, purchasing of supplies, event support, and space/move management. The successful candidate will work within our company guidelines to provide internal and external customers with supportive, efficient, and professional services always.
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Responsibilities
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* Conduct daily inspections of the premises and address/report any issues identified through maintenance software.
* Carry out first-line maintenance and assist special contractors when required.
* Liaise with contractors and tradespersons, provide access, risk assess work, and monitor their activities, highlighting any areas of concern to the FM manager.
* Log utility readings each month on maintenance software.
* Manage preventative and reactive work orders through the maintenance software before their due date.
* Coordinate space management and move logistics for events and functions.
* Assist with new admissions checks to ensure rooms meet check-in standards.
* Paint interior spaces as required.
* Serve as the local facilities ambassador and point of contact for queries.
* Keep an up-to-date log of events/incidents, repairs, and maintenance.
* Conduct monthly site audits to ensure compliance with company health & safety procedures and current legislation.
* Support and drive projects and initiatives that add value to our business.
* Promote a positive environment emphasizing flexibility.
* Complete other duties as directed by the manager.
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Requirements
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* A minimum of 1 year's experience as a facilities assistant or maintenance assistant.
* Good understanding of building services with the ability to work with specialized tasks and suppliers.
* Desirable: Painting and decorating experience or completed apprenticeship in a construction trade.
* Essential:
o Effective communication skills.
o Good literacy skills.
o Ability to work independently completing tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner.