Maintenance Staff

Evergreen Care; Borris; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee development programs

Free parking

Cycle to work

Open office

Job summary

Evergreen Care is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance operative to uphold and support the garden, grounds and building across our homes in Ireland. The role involves daily checks, general repairs, and coordination with external contractors to ensure a high standard of safety and reliability for residents.

The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance, manage supplies, support H&S requirements, and potentially travel between nursing homes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and upkeep of facilities.
• Ability to manage time effectively and respond to maintenance requests.
• Comfort with lifting heavy objects and performing physical tasks.
• Experience using hand and power tools for repairs and installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the basic functions of the home in working order, daily reference to the maintenance book and rounds.
• Perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician (e.g., painting, doors).
• Carry out routine maintenance on building systems.
• Order supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Liaise with maintenance contract providers and ensure contract terms are fulfilled.
• Keep the grounds safe and pleasant for residents.
• Daily building checks in coordination with other departments.
• Assist with H&S requirements in line with legislation.
• Manage Risk Assessments for the nursing home.
• Act as fire officer to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Time management

Physical fitness

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of General Maintenance.

This role of maintenance is to maintain, upkeep and support in the development of the whole garden and grounds. Also, they will perform general maintenance and works to ensure the building is maintained to a high standard, coordinating with external contractors, following all H&S standards, small power works jobs, have good understanding of the mechanism of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment.

About The Role

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all the basic functions of the home are, as far as is practicable, in constant working order. This will demand daily reference to the maintenance repairs book and a round of the premises to check all aspects such as lights nurse call bells, door closers etc.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include painting and repairing doors and other general building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance
• Liaise with the maintenance contract providers and ensure that they fulfil their contract terms.
• Ensure that the grounds are a safe and pleasant environment for our residents.
• Daily check of all the building checking in with each dept to ensure all is in working order
• Assist with H&S requirements in line with H&S legislation
• Manage the Risk Assessment requirements of the nursing home.
• Act as the fire officer for the home ensuring that it fully complies with the relevant legislation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience as a General Maintenance
• Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for landscaping and maintenance
• The ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have own transport and be willing to travel to other Nursing Homes if and when required.

About Us

Evergreen Care is a healthcare organisation providing long and short term residential care and services. Although our primary focus is older person care, we also cater to other people who are in need of residential care. In December 2020, Evergreen Care welcomed a new management structure and currently operates twelve Nursing Homes nationwide. We offer a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland communities. Each of our homes focus on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Arbour Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Arbour Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long‑term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.

Company Culture

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community.

It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature.

More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you

become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Company Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee development programs
• Employee discounts
• Free parking
• Cycle to work
• Referral bonus
• Open office
• Competitive salary
• Free meals during shifts
• Employee of the Month
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• On the job learning
• Staff celebration events

Salary

Not disclosed