Our client, Moorland Garden Nursing Home, is committed to providing the highest quality care to our residents. Their beautiful facility is nestled in the serene countryside, offering a peaceful and picturesque work environment.

They are looking for Maintenance to join the team in  Moorland Gardens, Yelverton, PL20 6DA. To carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds in order to ensure that the Care Home is maintained in a safe and efficient functional order.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications 

Required:

• General maintenance knowledge / experience /competence e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, joinery

• Good communication skills

• Confident team player

• Clean driving licence

• Use of car or similar vehicle

• Willingness to receive training on current Health & Safety / Fire / EHO issues

• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the ISA list

• Ability to work on own initiative

Desired:

• Understanding of central heating systems, laundry equipment and hot & cold-water systems

• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations

Main responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Report and action any known defects to appliances, damaged furniture / equipment and any other potential hazards to the Home Manager, who will advise accordingly

• Ensure the maintenance of the Care Home’s exterior, including:

o   Keep any sheds, outbuildings and areas in which waste is stored in a clean and tidy condition

o   Clear snow and grit the drive, paths and any areas to which Service Users, Visitors or Staff Members have access

o   Where applicable; cut the grass around the building and tend to any flowerbeds, hanging baskets etc

o   Clean all signs / lighting outside the Care Home

• Carry out any patching up or touching up of decoration as and when required in order to maintain the standard of Care Home

• Ensure all ventilation units and lights are kept clean. Replace any defective light bulbs / diffusers or light fittings if required

• Ensure all nurse call points, and electrical sockets are in good working order

• Undertake basic electrical works i.e light fittings, electrical sockets

• Ensure all bathrooms are safe, clutter free and comfortable for use

• Test the fire alarm system, call points, fire exits, door retaining devices and fire emergency lights, as specified in Company procedures and log results in the appropriate places.

• Test all portable appliance as specified in Company procedures

• Test and record water temperatures as specified in company procedures

• Ensure all mattress checks are carried out and are in good working order

• Ensure all radiators are working and have appropriate covers in place

• Ensure the temperature in the rooms are comfortable for the residents

• Maintain a ‘Maintenance Book’ in which defects are recorded by Staff Members.  Use this book to effect repairs / replacements daily

• Ensure the daily, weekly, and monthly checks are all carried out and recorded

• Ensure any defects or issues are reported to the Home Manger

• Assist / supervise with deliveries to the Care Home. Monitor delivered goods closely

• To maintain an effective and labelled system for all the keys relating to the premises / vehicles

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please send your updated CV