Caretaker / Maintenance Person

Corcreggan Mill Holidays Limited; Donegal; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Corcreggan Mill Holidays Limited is seeking a practical, reliable maintenance person for a part-time, hands-on role to care for its buildings, grounds and facilities.

The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week with flexible arrangements and occasional on-call support. Prior experience in construction or property maintenance is essential, with a full driving licence and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience required: 2 years in maintenance or related trades.
• Languages: English C1-Advanced.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Driving licence: Full B is required.
• Safepass is desirable.

Responsibilities

• General site upkeep and maintenance, general repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Basic painting and decorating.
• Minor plumbing, carpentry and DIY tasks.
• Waste management and bin handling.
• Carrying out routine inspections and resolving issues.
• Assisting with larger maintenance and improvement projects.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Problem solving

English (C1-Advanced)

Tools

Driving licence (Full B)

Safepass

Job description

Eligibility

To work in Ireland, a non‑EEA national must hold a valid employment permit unless exempted. Please review the eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Corcreggan Mill is seeking a practical, reliable and experienced individual to join our team on a part‑time basis. This is a hands‑on role involving the day‑to‑day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of our buildings, grounds and facilities. We are looking for someone who is practical, proactive and capable of working on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be trusted to identify issues, prioritise work and maintain high standards across the site with minimal supervision.

Hours: 30 hours per week – flexible arrangements for the right candidate. Occasional on‑call support may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• General site upkeep and maintenance, general repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Basic painting and decorating.
• Minor plumbing, carpentry and DIY tasks.
• Waste management and bin handling.
• Carrying out routine inspections and resolving issues requiring attention.
• Assisting with larger maintenance and improvement projects.

Grounds & Facilities

• Lawn care, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.
• Strimming, weeding and hedge maintenance.
• Helping to ensure the site remains safe, tidy and presented to a high standard at all times.

About You

Previous experience in construction, building maintenance, property maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, farming or a similar practical trade is essential.

Other qualities:

• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Trustworthy, dependable and highly self‑motivated.
• Practical with good problem‑solving skills and common sense.
• Comfortable turning your hand to a wide variety of tasks.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards, completing jobs properly and will look after the site as if it were your own.
• Full driving licence required.

This role would suit someone who enjoys varied work, takes ownership of their responsibilities and is looking for regular hours with flexibility. It may particularly appeal to someone who is semi‑retired, returning to work after a period of unemployment/illness, or someone looking for a start in a property maintenance career.

Career Level

Experienced [Non‑Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum experience required: 2 years.
• Languages: English C1‑Advanced.

Desirable

• Interpersonal skills, skilled trade(s).
• Decision making, problem solving, time management, working on own initiative.
• Safepass.
• Specialising in construction, property maintenance.
• Driving licence: Full B.

Sector: Accommodation and food service activities.