Orpea Residences Ireland is the largest Nursing Home Group and a market leader in Ireland for elderly care. We pride ourselves in providing excellence in care, in warm, caring and luxurious surroundings. The ORPEA Group has an exceptional platform with a first-class reputation, allowing it to pursue continued growth in nursing homes, homecare, post-acute care and rehabilitation. ORPEA offer the best quality of care and services to further enhance the safety and well-being of patients, residents and employees in Ireland. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE We are looking for Maintenance Technician 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         Committed          Positive and compassionate attitude         The ability to follow complex 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 organizing skills   BENEFITS ON OFFER Competitive rates of pay with yearly increments Comprehensive induction training provided Refer a friend bonus REQUIREMENTS Experience as a Maintenance assistance or lead is not essential but can be advantage Qualification in Maintenance or equivalent would be an advantage