Caretaker - Petersburg outdoor Education Centre, Clonbur - CE Scheme - GRETB

GRETB; Cappaghnagapple; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community training provider is offering a developmental position in Cappaghnagapple. The role involves assisting the caretaker with upkeep, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and occasional repairs. This job is suited for individuals eager to gain skills in the outdoor and event centre sectors, with training provided for successful candidates. Applicants are encouraged to provide references and complete a Garda vetting application.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the centre caretaker with upkeep of buildings and property.
• Perform grounds-keeping tasks like lawn mowing and planting.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and equipment.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs as needed.

Job description

GRETB

Ref: #CES-2427941

PETERSBURGH ADVENTURE CENTRE, Petersburgh House, Cappaghnagapple, Clo, Co. Galway, F12 X589

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.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

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

• To assist the centre Caretaker, undertake the upkeep of all associated buildings and their contents. Preventing as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment therein.
• To assist the centre Caretaker with grounds‑keeping, such as lawn mowing, planting / weeding and general upkeep, and maintaining the grounds in a neat and tidy manner as required.
• To assist the centre Caretaker, carry out assigned cleaning duties to include cleaning windows, emptying indoor and outdoor bins etc and to assist cleaner/s, with indoor work when necessary.
• To assist the centre Caretaker keep the buildings, furniture and fittings in a clean and working condition.
• To give the centre Caretaker such assistance as may be required in connection with the planting, care and maintenance of the car‑park, grounds and pathways.
• To assist the centre Caretaker, to carry out maintenance, repair and upkeep duties, as necessary, including power‑hosing, painting, shelving, clearing drains, sewer rodding etc.
• To perform any other similar duties, as may be required, and generally carry out such instructions as may, from time to time, be given by the Centre Caretaker or Centre Director.
• This position is heavily focused on training of the participants to up skill and gain future employment in the outdoor centre or event centre sector.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time.