Maintenance Technician - Rathborne Nursing Home

Maintenance Technician

We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced Maintenance person to join our maintenance team in our Rathborne Nursing Home.

Trinity Care is renowned for highest standards in Residential services; the Maintenance Person plays a crucial role in improving the lives of our Residents.

This role is to ensure the smooth operation & maintenance of our facilities to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the building, grounds and plant room areas.

The right candidate will :

Be a problem solver, using creative and innovative ways to resolve maintenance issues.

• Overseeing Contractors and ensuring their work is to a high standard
• Perform minor repairs of all building and equipment
• Assist with renovations / remodeling of buildings
• Complete a building check monthly, identifying areas for maintenance work and coordinate with PPIM for scheduling.
• Update the maintenance schedule with the Director of Nursing on a monthly basis.
• Carry out necessary works in the home to negate the requirement for external contractors where possible.
• Liaise with external contractors where necessary e.g. electrics, plumbing, ceiling, flooring etc.
• Liaise and order supplies with building companies
• Participate and contribute in your Fire Management role
• Complete daily / weekly / monthly checklists for fire equipment, radiators, water etc.
• Monitor monthly / quarterly servicing by external contractors and ensure correct scheduling of services e.g. fire alarm system, extinguishers, lifts, pest control, equipment etc.
• File all service certificates in maintenance folder
• Respond to any emergency maintenance as required
• Each morning ensure the front entrance is clean and tidy and well maintained.
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the PIC / GM / PPIM
• Ensure that all clinical waste is stored in the appropriate locked bin.
• Liaise with RGNS for the collection of the yellow bin / small yellow bins etc. by Key Waste.
• Ensure area outside kitchen is well maintained and liaise with chef when there is recycling / waste items for removal.
• Schedule checks of supplies and store areas, liaise with kitchen and housekeeping staff for particular orders.
• Check all stock received is correct in accordance with the order sheets
• Correctly store any deliveries in a timely manner
• Ensure work is carried out in compliance with legislation and health & safety protocols
• Managing the timely workload of the maintenance department while effectively dealing with site priorities
• Working closely with department managers and staff to ensure that all issues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting.
• Ensure all service and check sheets are kept in date and stored in the Fire register & water management books.
• Maintain the building fabric to a high standard which will include painting & decorating.
• This is just the outline of the post and not an exhaustive list .

Skills :

Apply now and discover the benefits to be part of Trinity Care group!