Hospital Estates Maintenance Tech – Emergencies & Fire Systems

Freeman Hospital; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Estates Directorate at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Engineering Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital. The role supports completion of planned maintenance tasks to ensure compliance and reliability of electrical, ventilation, water systems and fire alarm testing.

Candidates should have basic building and engineering knowledge, NVQ Level 2 preferred, and strong health and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Basic building and engineering knowledge and relevant experience within a maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Desirable: PAT Testing and Fire Damper testing experience.
• Experience of working in an Acute Hospital environment (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a craftsperson and support a range of maintenance tasks.
• Assist with installation, repair and commissioning of equipment.
• Carry out maintenance on plant and equipment and ensure safety and tidiness of plant rooms.
• Perform Emergency Lighting Testing and Fire Alarm Testing; respond to Estates emergencies as required.
• Flexible working to meet service demands.
• Drive duties as required.

Skills

Basic maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

PAT Testing

Fire Damper Testing

Job description

The Estates Directorate at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Engineering Department at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital. The role supports completion of planned maintenance tasks to ensure compliance and reliability of electrical, ventilation, water systems and fire alarm testing.

Candidates should have basic building and engineering knowledge, NVQ Level 2 preferred, and strong health and safety awareness.