Facilities Maintenance Officer — Hands-on, Safe & with Van

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity provides frontline safety and support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. A Maintenance Officer is needed to keep our premises safe, secure, and well-maintained, with repairs carried out safely and professionally.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring work orders meet targets. A strong hands-on approach, attention to detail, and health & safety understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on multi-functional property facilities maintenance experience.
• Valid Safepass is required.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, porter, or handyman roles is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit to lift, carry and move equipment safely.
• Full clean driving licence; company van provided.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the fabric and grounds of the complex are maintained to an excellent standard.
• To ensure all works undertaken comply with health and safety regulations.
• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance/repairs, including painting/decorating, plastering, light bulb changes, plumbing, gutter work, door/window repairs, and routine safety testing.
• To ensure that maintenance tasks align with work order target completion times.
• Prioritising and planning workload in line with response times framework; order materials and process paperwork per policy.
• To keep all tools/equipment in good/safe order and report damaged equipment immediately to the Housing Manager.
• Receive and distribute deliveries and supplies.
• Assist contractors and maintenance engineers during scheduled works.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Hand and power tools usage

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity provides frontline safety and support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. A Maintenance Officer is needed to keep our premises safe, secure, and well-maintained, with repairs carried out safely and professionally.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring work orders meet targets. A strong hands-on approach, attention to detail, and health & safety understanding are essential.