General Maintenance Operative

The Good Shepherd Centre Kilkenny; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local maintenance service provider is looking for a General Maintenance Operative in Kilkenny. The role involves providing building maintenance across multiple properties, adhering to safety protocols, and communicating effectively with tenants. Applicants should have a relevant qualification and a clean driving license. This is a full-time entry-level position offering competitive pay in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in maintenance and/or construction required.
• Must possess a full clean driving licence.
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general building maintenance across multiple properties.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Communicate effectively with building occupants.

Skills

Knowledge of building systems

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Full clean driving licence

Education

Degree in maintenance and/or construction

Job description

Job Title

General Maintenance Operative

Pay Scale

€16.31 per hr

Organization

GSCK / KVHA Facility property Management Service

Team

Maintenance Team

Location

Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary, Laois, Wexford and Midlands

Reports To

Service Manager

Job Purpose

To provide general building maintenance at a number of GSCK/KVHA properties to ensure that they are kept safe, secure and in good condition. Ensuring multi‑occupancy properties are kept clean and tidy. This includes basic gardening.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Work within the Policy Framework of KVHA/GSCK.
• Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, varied in nature to include general maintenance.
• Carry out planned preventative building maintenance in line with set programmes. Undertake general facilities support tasks, including furniture building and furniture removals, grounds and site clearance, and keeping areas clean and tidy generally.
• Adhere to company health and safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake point‑of‑work risk assessments as required.
• Communicate effectively with building occupiers to minimise inconvenience when planning and undertaking building maintenance.
• Carry out such other duties as required or delegated by the Maintenance Team Supervisor or Service Manager, including undertaking tasks performed by lower grades.

Essential Skills / Abilities

• A degree or other relevant qualification in maintenance and/or construction.
• A full clean driving licence and access to a car.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health And Safety

All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must help us to apply our general statement of health and safety policy.

Customer Focused

We put our customers’ needs and expectations at the heart of all that we do.We expect our employees to have a full understanding of those needs and expectations so that we can provide high quality, appropriate services at all times.

Values

• We RESPECT all stakeholders and ensure engagement and participation when possible and/or appropriate.
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with all stakeholders to ensure effective and expedient responses within the mission of GSCK.
• We provide QUALITY services, based on core principles of care and empowerment.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Specialty Trade Contractors

Reference

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Location (Additional)

Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland

Posted 1 month ago