Care Home Facilities Operative - Maintenance. Mon – Fri 40 hours per week, Permanent.
St Philips Care a progressive and supportive care company is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Facilities Operative to assist in the day to day running of a busy and vibrant care establishment. Reporting to the Care Centre Manager the incumbent will carry out day to day maintenance on the fabric of the building, its services and grounds to ensure that the Home is maintained in a safe, efficient and functional order.
About the home
Originally built as a Dominican Convent and hospital in the early 1900s, the buildings no longer have direct religious links and have been developed as a care home since 1988. Now the original character and beauty of the buildings are a stunning backdrop for the care home which has 51 bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Buccleuch House has undergone recent extensive refurbishment and redecoration.
Job Role
-To carry out general maintenance as required throughout the home.
-To ensure the home is in good decorative order at all times.
-To ensure all external areas and grounds are kept tidy and well maintained to ensure the smart appearance of the home.
-To supervise outside contractors
-To minimize costs by monitoring energy consumption and maintaining written records.
-To upkeep all health and safety records and the periodic testing of appliances and functional items within the home.
-Expectation for post holder to responds to emergency situations within the home
Candidates Should Have:
-A flexible approach to work
-Ability to prioritise workload
-High Standard of DIY including internal and external decoration.
-Ability to communicate effectively with outside agencies
-An understanding of heating systems
-A basic understanding of electrical appliances
-An ability to maintain accurate inspection records.
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