Care Home Maintenance Operative - Flexible Hours & Training

St Philips Care Group; Coldstream (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Training provided

Pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

St Philip's Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to assist in the day-to-day running of Lennel House Care Centre. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, you will carry out maintenance of the building, services and grounds to keep the home safe, efficient and functional.

You will be responsible for general maintenance, decorative upkeep, grounds care, supervising contractors, energy monitoring, and maintaining health and safety records in a busy residential care setting.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work required.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• High standard of DIY including internal and external decoration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with outside agencies.
• Understanding of heating systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical appliances.
• Capability to maintain accurate inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance as required throughout the home.
• Ensure the home is in good decorative order at all times.
• Maintain external areas and grounds for a smart appearance.
• Supervise outside contractors.
• Monitor energy consumption and maintain written records.
• Maintain health and safety records and perform periodic testing of appliances.
• Respond to emergency situations within the home.

Skills

Flexible approach

Prioritise workload

DIY basics

Communication with agencies

Heating systems

Electrical basics

Inspection records

Job description

St Philip's Care is seeking a Maintenance Operative to assist in the day-to-day running of Lennel House Care Centre. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager, you will carry out maintenance of the building, services and grounds to keep the home safe, efficient and functional.

You will be responsible for general maintenance, decorative upkeep, grounds care, supervising contractors, energy monitoring, and maintaining health and safety records in a busy residential care setting.