FM-Caretaker

BAM UK & Ireland; Athlone; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Learning and Development

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

BAM in Athlone is seeking a Caretaker to maintain communal areas and support the delivery of major facilities management projects. You will follow cleaning schedules, perform light repairs, liaise with external agencies and ensure health and safety checks are completed.

Candidates should have at least two years’ similar experience, a full driving licence, and basic DIY skills. BAM offers competitive salaries plus an 8% pension contribution, learning and development opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ similar experience.
• Full current driving licence.
• Basic DIY repair skills.
• Ability to liaise with external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Keep the communal areas clean and to a high standard.
• Complete a cleaning schedule for communal areas.
• Regular Health and Safety checks on communal areas and report issues.
• Identification and reporting of repairs; order repairs as needed.
• Liaise with external agencies as required.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance.

Skills

DIY skills

Driving licence

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Facilities maintenance

Job description

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Building a sustainable tomorrow

Working at BAM means delivering projects that make a difference. From the major infrastructure that keeps society moving, to the social housing, schools, and community spaces that shape daily life. We do not just talk about social value.

Take a look at the spec below to learn more about our Caretaker role in Athlone.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest and most exciting facilities management projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards while earning competitive salaries.

BAM are committed to its employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as; 8% pension contribution, Learning and Development opportunities, further education, bike to work scheme, and many more.

Making Possible

• Keep the communal areas clean and to a high standard.
• Complete a cleaning schedule for any communal areas.
• Regular Health and Safety checks on communal areas and raise or address any issues appropriately.
• Identification and reporting of repairs and hazards, order repairs as needed and monitor if necessary.
• Grass cutting, hedge pruning, plant maintenance, weed killer treatments and minor planting in communal areas.
• To liaise with external agencies as required.
• To undertake minor repairs as specified (e.g.: lock changes, small plaster repairs, painting & decorating, carpentry repairs etc.).
• To carry out set procedures as directed for the removal of domestic waste.
• To work with any refuse contractors to ensure waste is removed correctly, raise any issues with Housing Officer over refuse company performance.
• To report abandoned vehicles on schemes.
• Attend/Request training appropriate to your role.
• To positively promote the Association in all activities.
• Any other duties which are consistent with your role.
• To arrange skips and the removal of bulk rubbish when requested.
• To be aware of the presence of vermin, raise any issues with Site Manager and monitor vermin control contracts where needed.
• To monitor the works of service contractors and repairs works carried out.
• To carry out checks on fire safety and security equipment as directed.
• Checking all lifts and phone entry systems.

What do you bring to the role?

• A minimum of two years’ similar experience.
• Good level of general DIY repairs skills.
• Ability to deal with outside agencies regarding deadlines, costs, quality control.
• Problem solving skills.
• Full Current driving licence.
• Manual Handling.
• Awareness Health & Safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to prioritise daily workload.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Ability to carry out physical labour aspects of the role.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.