Maintenance

July 18, 2024

emeis Ireland

Port Laoise

OTHER

emeis Ireland is the largest Nursing Home Group and a market leader in Ireland for elderly care.
We are Hiring Part time Maintenance General Operative for our The Residences - Block B, The Maltings, Harpur's Ln, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 Y7TC
At emeis Ireland we are looking for an experienced Maintenance Operative to support our nursing home in their everyday needs. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in the Maintenance of a unit on all requirements such as electrical fixing, painting, will make you a strong candidate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform general maintenance tasks like fixing broken furniture, changing light bulbs and inspecting faulty appliances or equipment.
Ensure the plants are watered and trimmed.
Regularly wash the windows and clean glass surfaces with care.
Responding to complaints and resolving the issues of the employees in relation to equipment.
Ensure all the electrical appliances are functioning properly.
Performing regular checks on the safety systems like fire alarms, smoke detectors, fuse box and so on.
Installation of new equipment or appliances needed.
Inspect problem areas and ensure the necessary steps are taken to solve them.
Regularly check and maintain the ventilators and thermostat.
Keep the supplies stocked and maintain an inventory and database.
Coordinate with other workers and perform tasks.
Update the Manager with weekly and monthly reports.

SKILLS

Experience as a Maintenance assistance or lead is not essential but can be advantage
Qualification in Maintenance or equivalent would be an advantage
Positive and compassionate attitude.
A high degree of empathy sensitivity and patience.
A nurturing and positive can do attitude.
The ability to follow procedures and instructions.
A desire to use your initiative, but also to work in a team.
Excellent observational and communication skills.
Strong time management and organisational skills.