Maintenance Person

Are you a practical, reliable, and skilled maintenance professional looking for a rewarding role? We are seeking a Maintenance Person to join our dedicated team, supporting both Ballyclare Nursing Home and Clareview Nursing Home.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents by helping to maintain safe, comfortable, and welcoming environments across both homes.

Company background: 

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family run business established in Antrim in 1990.  We are passionate about our values:  caring, integrity, diversity and inclusion, safety and wellbeing, and community partnerships. Our focus is always on delivering exceptional care to the elderly within the community in which we live. 

Purpose: 

We currently require a Maintenance Person for the Antrim Area. Follow compliance set by Health and Safety at Work 1974 as well as adhering to all Hutchinson Homes Policies and Procedures. 

Main Duties: 

We currently require a Maintenance Person for the Antrim Area. This role will be responsible for Clonlee Private Nursing Home, Massereene Manor and Head Office. 

• Periodic servicing of wheelchairs either directly or through coordinating with a contractor to ensure resolution of the problem. 

• Fitting, adjustment, and maintenance of bed cot sides on beds where required. 

• Keeping guttering and drains clear 

• Ensure waste area containing bins is kept tidy, and bins are ready for emptying on collection day and to work with the Care Team and other staff to ensure the correct procedures are followed at all times. 

• Ensure small amounts of clinical waste in orange bags are packed into large orange bags and stored securely prior to collection. 

• Maintain the grounds of the home in a clean and tidy litter free state which could include grass cutting and general garden maintenance if applicable. 

• Periodic monitoring and recording of hot water temperatures. 

Principal Responsibilities – Repairs 

• Replacement light bulbs, fuses, rewire plugs as necessary. 

• Replacement / repair of door handles / knobs / hinges and furniture fixtures and fittings as necessary. 

• Plumbing repairs such as minor leaks / drips. 

• Repair of faulty equipment where practicable. 

Principal Responsibilities – Decorating 

• Follow decorating program as directed by Nurse Manager(s) in Clonlee and Massereene Manor, to include gloss work, emulsion, wood staining and preparatory work as necessary. 

• Repair of wall cracks and removal of picture nails etc. from walls to include the making good of wall surfaces where necessary. 

• Replacement of ceramic tiles and other materials as and where required. 

• Apply sealant as required around kitchen / bathroom fittings and vinyl flooring. 

General 

• Demonstrated a proactive approach in working with subcontracts, ensuring use of preferred supplier options, completion of work as agreed with the onus on value for money whilst ensuring maximum value for the business. 

• Attend fire drill and any other appropriate training. Ensure you are familiar with fire procedures and fire evacuation. Carry out Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting checks. 

• Help maintain a safe environment in accordance with company health & safety policy and legislation and avoid risk of injury / accident to self and others through due diligence. 

• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward the company and personal duties and responsibilities, with good work habits and a willingness to put forth-extra effort when the situation arises. 

• Practice due economy in the use of resources. 

• The performance of any other duties and responsibilities which may be required from time to time to fulfil the requirements of the role within the home. 

• Maintain maintenance files with summary of work carried out and completion dates. 

• Keep maintenance stores tidy, with appropriate stock levels of consumables / spare parts. 

This job description is not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and will be modified to meet changing needs. 

You are primarily based jointly in Massereene Manor and Clonlee Nursing Home; however, you work as part of a Maintenance Team and may be required to travel and work at other locations within the group as requested to do so.  Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this regard.