Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with; 

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, 
Estates Supervisors,
Estates Managers,
All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,
External Agencies, 
Emergency services.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

The post holder will have the ability to fulfil with total commitment 
to versatility and flexibility a requirement to complete tasks on 
Building Services systems in NHS Buildings that include;

Carrying out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of 
work including manual handling,
Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Hospital 
environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate,

Work autonomously as required by utilising the Trust Facilities 
Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests,

Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical and 
complex patient support systems
To communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal 
communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery 
are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works 
affecting their areas of responsibility,

Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and 
specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant and 
equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on 
knowledge to others.
Have a thorough knowledge across a range of work procedures 
and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant 
practical experience.

Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often 
using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, 
requiring accuracy and precision.

Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex 
Mechanical and Electrical systems.

Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to 
Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational 
Services.

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and day to day 
duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment 
and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping down 
boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system 
maintenance including fire alarm systems, batteries and 
uninterruptible power supplies.

Utilise the Trust Facilities Management System for recording, 
updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant 
Histories.

Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or 
improvements including the preparation and compilation of 
technical reports.

Perform a wide range of work of other estates trades as 
appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling.

Carry Trust communication devices (PDA’s) to facilitate immediate 
response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and 
emergency breakdowns.

Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate 
negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be 
required in an emergency.

Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line 
management commensurate with the grades of the post.

Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms. 
e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
Use BMS system for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant 
performance monitoring.

Use of electronic devices to monitor and analyse reports from 
complex Building Management System and Security Systems and 
equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, 
performance analysis and maintenance.

Frequently control the action of untrained and unskilled individuals 
during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so 
take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers, on 
completion call out lift service engineers and liaise whilst they are 
on site.

ADMINISTRATION

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). 

To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning

please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.