Sonas Nursing Home are currently recruiting for the role of Maintenance Operative at our Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland.

We are seeking energetic individuals who would like to work as part of a great team

Benefits of working for Sonas Nursing Homes:

• Career Progression
• Training and Development Provided
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Fortnightly pay
• Free Meals
• Employee Wellbeing initiative
• Discounted supplier Arrangements

Role Summary: Carry out all maintenance related duties in all areas of the premises. The Maintenance Operative is responsible for painting, decorating, gardening, waste disposal, carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrics, construction and general repairs. Ensure all tasks are completed in compliance within the Health, Safety and Fire regulations, best practice and available resources. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Liaise with the Management team on a daily basis to prioritise maintenance requirements for the premises.
• Ensure all work carried out is removed from the list and marked as completed.
• Complete weekly, monthly and annuals maintenance checks and audits, complete corrective actions within given timeframes and follow up accordingly.
• Clean, repair, replace, service, paint, varnish, order and/or collect supplies, furniture, equipment, systems, all areas of the Nursing Home when required.
• Gardening duties; mowing the grass to the appropriate height and keeping it in good order throughout the year, trimming and pruning hedges and shrubs in the correct season if applicable.
• Domestic and hazardous waste disposal; ensure bins are collected, cleaned and kept in a hygienic manner at all times.
• Coordinate contractors and have a full understanding of the maintenance contracts in place with the relevant companies.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Fire regulations at all times.
• Manage service and product guarantees and warranties.
• Report any incident/hazards to the relevant parties, ensure corrective action is taken and that it’s logged in the maintenance log.
• Ensure full availability to support, assist and oversee any emergency maintenance related situation on the premises.
• Be committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
• Assist and support the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Must be available to work various days, evenings and weekend shifts when required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).

Skills & Experience:

• Good working knowledge of painting, decorating, gardening, waste disposal, carpentry, heating, plumbing, electrics, construction and general repairs is essential.
• Previous working experience within a residential care home setting is desirable.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces and be physically capable of carrying, loading and storing furniture and equipment in a safe manner.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and operate safely in any environments that may be cold, warm, with noise, dust or areas containing domestic and hazardous waste materials, etc.

Full Irish Driver’s License is essential.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as our Maintenance Operative please click 'Apply’ now.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.