FM-Caretaker

BAM UK & Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for our team at BAM FM in Waterford. The successful candidate will maintain communal areas, perform minor repairs, and coordinate with external agencies to ensure safety, cleanliness, and smooth site operations.

Start times vary with weekly rotating evening work. A full driving licence and health & safety awareness are required, with opportunities for training and career development within a large European facilities management group.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ similar experience.
• Good level of general DIY repairs skills.
• Full current driving licence.
• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Keep communal areas clean to a high standard.
• Complete cleaning schedules for communal areas.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Identify and report repairs and hazards, and liaise with contractors.
• Monitor waste disposal with housing and refuse services.
• Attend training relevant to the role and promote BAM in activities.

Skills

DIY repairs

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Driving licence

Health & safety

Communication

Prioritisation

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.

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.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Caretaker to join our team at BAM FM in Waterford. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading facilities management company to work in a corporate facility environment.

Start and finish times vary and include weekly rotating evening work and site lock up.

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’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.

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.

• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.