Maintenance Assistant

Job title:

Maintenance Assistant

Company:

Virtue Integrated Elder Care

Job description

Maintenance Assistant – Fern Dean Stepaside Nursing HomeThe Fern Dean Stepaside Nursing Home, is a purpose-built nursing home located in Foxrock, Co. DublinFern Dean Stepaside Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents’ rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.Our core company values:Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community PartnershipLocations:

• The Fern Dean Stepaside Nursing Home, 61 Stepaside Lane, Stepaside, D18 YX90

Working hours:

• Full- Time, 39 Hours per week

Contract:

• Permanent

Duties Include (but are not limited to):The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for all day-to-day facilities services on site such as building appearance, planned and reactive maintenance, vendor oversight, purchasing of supplies, event support and space/move management. The objective of the role is to work within the company guidelines and provide the client’s internal and external customers with supportive, efficient, and professional services always. The role may predominantly be on one site, but requirements may dictate working across multiple sites in the region.Key responsibilities:

• Daily inspection of the premises, addressing and reporting any issues identified though maintenance software. Carrying out first line maintenance and assisting special contractors when required.

• To liaise, provide access, risk asses work and monitoring of all contractors and tradespersons, highlighting any area of concern to the FM manager.

• Administration of all FM processes such as PO, invoices, service reports etc.

• Loging utility readings each month on maintenance software.

• Assigning assets to work orders as needed.

• Manage preventative and reactive work orders through the maintenance software before there due date.

• Space management and move co-ordination for events and functions.

• Assist with new admissions checks ensuring room meets check-in standards.

• PAT Testing. (Training provided by company)

• Interior and exterior painting.

• Be recognised as the local facilities ambassador and point of contact for queries. Keep up to date log of events/incidents, repairs, and maintenance.

• Conduct monthly site audits to ensure compliance with company health & safety procedures and current legislation.

• Support and drive projects and initiatives that add value to the client’s business.

• Promote a positive environment emphasizing flexibility & understanding with superior customer service.

• Complete other duties as directed by manager.

ExperienceEssential:

• A minimum of 2 years as a facilities assistant or maintenance assistant.

QualificationsEssential:

• Good understanding of building services with ability to work with specialised tasks and suppliers.

Desirable:

• Painting and decorating experience.

• Completed apprenticeship in a construction trade.

Professional KnowledgeEssential:

• Possess effective communication skills.

• Good literacy skills

• Ability to work independently completing tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner

The Fern Dean Stepaside Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.

Expected salary

Location

Stepaside, Pembrokeshire – Co Dublin

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:59:00 GMT

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