Maintenance Person

Hartford Care; Bourne (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

DBS & PIN costs reimbursed for Nurses

Employee Assistance Programme

Hartford Rewards discounts

Job summary

Hartford Care’s Island Court Care Home in Bilston is seeking a Maintenance Person to provide general maintenance and caretaking, keeping the home and grounds well maintained and safe for residents.

You will redecorate, lay carpets, perform light repairs, and carry out fire alarm checks with care at the heart of everything you do; full-time hours across a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Good level of general maintenance skills and experience.
• Robust painting & decorating experience with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills including use of apps on tablets and IT equipment.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong organisation and planning abilities.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to hours and valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out redecorating tasks and floor covering works as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks (e.g., fire alarms).
• Interact with residents in a caring, supportive manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a safe, well-run environment.

Skills

General maintenance

Painting & decorating

IT skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety

Teamwork / independence

Tools

iPad apps

Job description

Location: Island Court Care Home, 55 Bourne St, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 9HN

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

The Role

As a Maintenance Person, you will be providing a general maintenance and caretaking service to ensure the home and grounds (including gardens where required) are well maintained as required, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are redecorating a room ready for a new resident to move in, laying a new carpet, chatting to a resident as you change their light bulb, or carrying out a fire alarm check you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you multi-skilled in general maintenance and enjoy ensuring that buildings and grounds are well maintained?
• Are you an efficient problem solver who can work well as part of a team as well as autonomously?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Alongside great rates of pay as well as enhancements and paid breaks, other benefits also include:

• Annual pay reviews
• Access to Wagestream
• Free DBS and NMC PIN Costs reimbursed for Nurses
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Hartford Rewards - access to 100’s of discounts including major retail, travel and leisure companies
• 24/7 digital GP service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hartford Hero employee recognition & reward scheme
• Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend and Refer a Resident Scheme
• Learning, development, apprenticeship and career development opportunities

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Good level of skills and experience in carrying out general maintenance
• Robust and high-quality painting and decorating experience with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and knowledge (including robust skills in using apps and systems on iPads and other IT equipment)
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Full and clean driving license

It would be desirable if you have previously been trained as the Legionella Responsible Person in your workplace.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.