Construction Worker

Office of Public Works; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Public Works invites applications for the position of General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) at St Enda's Park & Pearse Museum, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The role covers restoration work, garden/marine maintenance and security duties across designated sites.

Applicants must hold a full Irish driving licence (category B&W) and Safe Pass, with eligibility for an employment permit if applicable. Training in some duties will be provided where required.

Qualifications

• A full, clean and current manual Irish driving licence, category B&W.
• Current Safe Pass Card.
• Clear copy of Employment Permit if applicable (non-EEA nationals require it).
• Citizenship eligibility by closing date (EU/EEA/UK or Stamp 41/Stamp 5).

Responsibilities

• Work on restoration and conservation works as required.
• Assist and work with craft grades in undertaking works listed.
• Drive and operate vehicles and site machinery.
• Undertake landscape and general maintenance duties (grass, hedges, litter).
• Operate light equipment for parks/garden maintenance.
• Assist with arboricultural works and use of access platform (training provided).
• Support floral and horticultural features in Gardens/Parks.
• Prepare and clear exhibitions and furniture; assist with site inspections and security duties.
• Monitor visitor activity and report security concerns to supervision.

Skills

Driving licence

Safe Pass

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) at St Enda's Park & Pearse Museum, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 Y7Y5.

Competition Reference 2026/057

Essential Eligibility Requirements (at the closing date):

• A full, clean and current manual Irish driving licence, category B&W;*1,2
• Current Safe Pass Card.**

A clear copy of their Employment Permit, if applicable (a non-EEA national, unless exempted, requires an employment permit to work in Ireland).*3

Note: * (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible.

(*2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged.It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: www.ndls.ie.

Note :** Where a current safe pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Note: *Citizenship Requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who has a stamp 41 or a Stamp 5 visa;

1 Please note that a 50 TEU visa, which is a replacement for Stamp 4EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience, training and qualifications in the areas of work required to be undertaken by a General Operative;
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety;

Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 (Dublin)

The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required of a General Operative Band 3 (Dublin). Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work.

• Working on restoration and conservation works;
• Assisting and working with craft grades such as Stonemasons, Stonecutters, Carpenters, Gardeners, Electricians, Plasterers, Plumbers and Fitters in undertaking works e.g. laying paths/kerbs, mixing concrete/mortar/plaster, scaffolding, planting and painting;
• Drive and operate vehicles and other site machinery as required by management including ride on and pedestrian lawn mowers, tractors and associated machinery, small hydraulic excavators and dumpers;
• Undertaking landscape and general maintenance duties as required e.g. grass cutting, mowing lawns, strimming, weeding, weed-killing, scuffling/hoeing, sweeping, cutting hedges, removing graffiti and weeds from building facade, etc.;
• Operate light equipment to include: Leaf blowers, knap sac sprayers, hedge trimmers, and other light equipment to undertake general parks/garden maintenance;
• To operate chainsaws and assist with arboricultural works; (training provided)
• To operate an access platform; (training provided)
• To assist Gardeners with the implementation of floral and horticultural features in the Gardens/Parks;
• Preparation and clearance of exhibitions and furniture moving;
• Undertake Site Inspections and Security duties, to include opening and closing site, gate duty, grounds patrol duty and event security; monitoring visitor activity on site; ensure and report to supervisor/manager on the security and protection of the property.
• Cleaning of monuments, walk-ways and site area/buildings (including visitor centre/offices/canteen) as directed in accordance with requirements; window cleaning and gutter cleaning; cleaning of toilets, as and when required; open and close toilets as directed; keep supplies stocked up;
• To assist with keeping parks/gardens litter free. Work will involve hand-picking and automated litter collection, emptying bins, etc., Collecting and disposing of litter from both inside and outside the site, Recycling;
• Know and understand Health & Safety, keeping areas of work clean, tidy and safe;

A General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) is required to:

• demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service;
• contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment;
• remain calm while working under pressure when effectively dealing with incidents;
• make sound judgements in emergency situations;
• work on own initiative in accordance with manager/supervisor instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team;
• apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and the public;
• apply the energy, enthusiasm and the willingness to contribute effectively to a positive visitor experience for the public and to keep abreast of OPW activities;
• apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective work presence
• carry out all work in a safe manner both to colleagues and to the public through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety regulations;
• successfully undertake training as and when required;
• carry out other duties/works deemed by management as appropriate to the grade and to the position;
• Co-operate with the introduction of new work practices and technology;
• Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as directed;
• Attend and achieve the required standard in induction training, training courses in manual handling, and any other courses in supervision and health & safety as required by the OPW.
• Carrying out other duties which are considered appropriate to the grade.