Maintenance Technician
Location: Aylesbury
Job Purpose:
To ensure the care home is safe, well-maintained, and fully operational at all times, supporting a comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors through effective maintenance and upkeep of the building and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the care home, including plumbing, basic electrics, decorating, and joinery.
- Ensure all areas of the home are clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety standards.
- Conduct regular checks and inspections of equipment, systems, and the building to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Respond quickly to maintenance requests from staff to minimise disruption to residents.
- Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, parking areas, and gardens where required.
- Support with room turnarounds, ensuring spaces are ready and safe for new residents.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance work, inspections, and any incidents.
- Liaise with external contractors when specialist repairs or servicing is required.
- Follow all health and safety procedures and ensure proper use of tools and equipment at all times.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a maintenance or handyman role (care home or similar environment preferred).
- Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
- Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner when working around residents.
- Enhanced DBS check preferred.
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