Caretaker/Groundsworker - CE Scheme - Freshford Area CE Scheme

Freshford Area CE Scheme; Kilkenny; Presencial; EUR 26 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

O'LOUGHLIN GAELS GAA CLUB, O'Loughlin Gaels, Kilkenny, is offering a developmental opportunity for a Caretaker/Groundskeeper with no experience required. Accredited training will be provided to support your career and responsibilities include maintaining pitches, facilities, and safety for players and visitors.

The role covers match day preparation, routine grounds work, basic repairs, and ensuring cleanliness of clubhouse, dressing rooms, and surrounding areas.

Qualificações

• Experience in groundskeeping, caretaking, or facility maintenance (desirable).
• Knowledge of pitch preparation and grass care (training can be provided).
• Practical maintenance skills (basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrics).
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with coaches, players, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days.

Responsabilidades

• Pitch & Grounds Maintenance: Mark, cut, and maintain pitches to GAA standards.
• Repair goalmouths, reseed, roll pitches, and carry out divot repair.
• Maintain goalposts, nets, flags, and training equipment.
• Manage grass cutting, strimming, weed control, and general landscaping.
• Monitor pitch usage and advise on rest/rotation to prevent damage.
• Open and close dressing rooms, clubhouse, and grounds as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of dressing rooms, toilets, hallways, gym, and meeting rooms.
• Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical).
• Ensure storage areas are tidy and equipment is safely stored.
• Conduct regular safety checks of facilities, pitches, and equipment.
• Lock and secure clubhouse and gates after use.
• Matchday & Events Support: Prepare pitches and facilities for matches and training; assist with setup and cleanup; coordinate with team mentors and club officials.

Conhecimentos

Groundskeeping experience

Caretaking

Facility maintenance

Grass care knowledge

Basic carpentry/painting/plumbing/elex

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility (evenings/weekends/match)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

O'LOUGHLIN GAELS GAA CLUB, O'Loughlin Gaels, Hebron Rd, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 RX63

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Caretaker / Groundskeeper – GAA ClubRole PurposeThe Caretaker/Groundskeeper will ensure the club’s facilities, pitches, and grounds are maintained to the highest standard, providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for players, members, and visitors. This role is central to supporting the day-to-day running of the club.Key ResponsibilitiesPitch & Grounds MaintenanceMark, cut, and maintain playing pitches to GAA standards.Repair goalmouths, reseed, roll pitches, and carry out divot repair.Maintain goalposts, nets, flags, and training equipment.Manage grass cutting, strimming, weed control, and general landscaping.Monitor pitch usage and advise on rest/rotation to prevent damage.Facilities & Clubhouse CaretakingOpen and close dressing rooms, clubhouse, and grounds as required.Maintain cleanliness of dressing rooms, toilets, hallways, gym, and meeting rooms.Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical).Ensure storage areas are tidy and equipment is safely stored.Health, Safety & SecurityConduct regular safety checks of facilities, pitches, and equipment.Ensure entrances, exits, and walkways are safe and accessible.Lock and secure clubhouse and gates after use.Report major maintenance or safety issues to the Club Executive.Matchday & Events SupportPrepare pitches and facilities for matches and training (flags, nets, goalposts, dugouts).Assist with set-up and clean-up for events, fundraisers, and community activities.Coordinate with team mentors and club officials to ensure smooth operations.Skills & ExperienceExperience in groundskeeping, caretaking, or facility maintenance (desirable).Knowledge of pitch preparation and grass care (training can be provided).Practical maintenance skills (basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrics).Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.Good communication and teamwork skills with coaches, players, and volunteers.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days.Reporting ToClub Executive Committee / Facilities Officer

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Caretaker / Groundskeeper – GAA ClubRole PurposeThe Caretaker/Groundskeeper will ensure the club’s facilities, pitches, and grounds are maintained to the highest standard, providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for players, members, and visitors. This role is central to supporting the day-to-day running of the club.Key ResponsibilitiesPitch & Grounds MaintenanceMark, cut, and maintain playing pitches to GAA standards.Repair goalmouths, reseed, roll pitches, and carry out divot repair.Maintain goalposts, nets, flags, and training equipment.Manage grass cutting, strimming, weed control, and general landscaping.Monitor pitch usage and advise on rest/rotation to prevent damage.Facilities & Clubhouse CaretakingOpen and close dressing rooms, clubhouse, and grounds as required.Maintain cleanliness of dressing rooms, toilets, hallways, gym, and meeting rooms.Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical).Ensure storage areas are tidy and equipment is safely stored.Health, Safety & SecurityConduct regular safety checks of facilities, pitches, and equipment.Ensure entrances, exits, and walkways are safe and accessible.Lock and secure clubhouse and gates after use.Report major maintenance or safety issues to the Club Executive.Matchday & Events SupportPrepare pitches and facilities for matches and training (flags, nets, goalposts, dugouts).Assist with set-up and clean-up for events, fundraisers, and community activities.Coordinate with team mentors and club officials to ensure smooth operations.Skills & ExperienceExperience in groundskeeping, caretaking, or facility maintenance (desirable).Knowledge of pitch preparation and grass care (training can be provided).Practical maintenance skills (basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrics).Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.Good communication and teamwork skills with coaches, players, and volunteers.Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days.Reporting ToClub Executive Committee / Facilities Officer