Randstad are recuiting for a Handyperson in the Southampton who will carry out checks to circa eleven thousand doors within the halls of residence, identifying all remedials works to ensure each individual door is compliant with current regulations. There will also be times when you need to support the day to day reactive repairs, carrying out small task such clearing blockages, second man and other minor installation works.
Key Duties
- Check that the frame to door leaf gap does not exceed 4 mm (or in line with manufacturer's data sheet) and that the door easily closes. For doors hung in pairs, ensure the gap between door leaves is in line with the manufacturer's data sheet.
- Check that hinges and push bars are correctly lubricated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (where applicable).
- Check that the quantity of hinges is the same quantity to which the door has passed its fire certification (normally at least three).
- Ensure the door to floor covering gap is consistently 10 mm or less when the door is closed. For fire doors that are required to limit the spread of cold smoke, the threshold gap should either be less than 3 mm or it should have a threshold smoke seal fitted.
- Visually inspect intumescent (heat-activated) seals, smoke seals (including brush or fin type) and acoustic seals for signs of wear or deformation and replace as necessary.
- Check that the intumescent seal is continuous and attached to the glass and bead.
- Check for missing seals and replace as necessary.
- Check that smoke seals have not been painted or varnished (intumescent strips may be overpainted in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations).
- Check that the seals are well attached inside the groove in the frame or door leaf.
- Ensure that any smoke seals and acoustic seals have not been fitted in short sections, for example if
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localised damage has been repaired by splicing in a short piece of seal. NOTE: This may be acceptable in
psychiatric units as an anti-ligature safeguard.
If the glass has been replaced, check that it is fire-rated glass and the same as the original or as specified in the door manufacturer's data sheet.If glazing panels are below 1500 mm from the bottom of the door, check that the glass is also safety glass.Ensure door leaves are not structurally damaged or excessively bowed or deformed.Ensure hanging devices, securing devices, self-closing devices and automatic release mechanisms are operating correctly.Inspect door coordinators on double doors. Ensure the coordinators are securely attached and adjusted
properly to allow the first leaf (inactive leaf) to close before the second leaf (active leaf). Check this by
completely opening both doors and simultaneously releasing them.Skills Required
- A minimum of 2 years' working experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
- Extremely organized with good communication skills.
- Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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