Care Home Maintenance & Grounds Specialist

St Philip's Care; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Free Support

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support our busy residential care home. You will perform day‑to‑day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds, reporting to the Care Centre Manager.

The role requires practical DIY skills, the ability to supervise outside contractors, and a proactive approach to energy efficiency and safety to keep the home safe, welcoming and well‑presented.

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience within a care home or similar setting.
• Ability to keep high standards of decoration.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies.
• Basic understanding of heating and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance throughout the home.
• Keep the home in good decorative order at all times.
• Maintain external grounds and a smart appearance.
• Supervise outside contractors on site.
• Monitor energy use and maintain written records to control costs.
• Upkeep health and safety records and test appliances and items.
• Respond to emergencies within the home as required.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work and priorities.
• High standard of DIY including interior and exterior decoration.
• Communicate effectively with outside agencies.
• Understand heating systems and have basic electrical knowledge.
• Maintain accurate inspection records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

DIY skills

Job description

St Philip's Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to support our busy residential care home. You will perform day‑to‑day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds, reporting to the Care Centre Manager.

The role requires practical DIY skills, the ability to supervise outside contractors, and a proactive approach to energy efficiency and safety to keep the home safe, welcoming and well‑presented.