£14.20 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits
Full Time Hours
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Watermeadow Grange in Topsham, Exeter, is a beautiful care home providing 86 spacious ensuite bedrooms, including a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.
The main function of this role is to support and assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining all areas within the home on a daily basis. The Maintenance Assistant’s primary responsibility is to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the residents. This person is a hands-on team player with sound organisational skills. The Maintenance Assistant interacts positively with all team members, maintaining census by preparing vacant rooms for new residents and responding to and resolving concerns promptly.
You will need to be reliable and hardworking in this role. Flexibility in working hours is essential and may include some weekend work.
Ideally, experience in general maintenance, plumbing, painting and decorating, or carpentry would be beneficial.
Main Responsibilities
1. Assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the home, including fault detection and repairs within your capability and company guidelines.
2. Support all departments by identifying areas for improvement and perform preventative maintenance tasks to the best of your ability.
3. Ensure the home is maintained to the agreed standards.
4. Respond promptly to maintenance requests and concerns raised by residents, family members, and team members, using the home's reporting system.
5. Receive deliveries and store maintenance-related items properly.
6. Keep all allocated machinery safe and in working order.
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