General Maintenance Staff

Muiriosa Foundation Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (vacation)

Paid sick days

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities for advancement

Pension scheme

Equal opportunity employer

Great location

Ergonomics assessment

Job summary

Muiríosa Foundation is recruiting General Maintenance Staff for the Laois & Longford/Meath/Westmeath region on a permanent full-time basis (78 hours per fortnight). You will perform repairs, upkeep of buildings and ongoing grounds maintenance to support residents and staff.

Essential qualifications include a full manual Irish driving licence and a Safe Pass certificate; a trade or relevant qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in general and preventative maintenance.
• Full manual Irish driving licence.
• Safe Pass certificate held and current.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance including repairs and building upkeep.
• Perform ongoing grounds maintenance for sites.
• Support residents and staff with upkeep and safety compliance.

Skills

General & preventative maintenance

Manual driving licence (full)

Safe Pass certificate

Education

Trade or relevant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing . Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes

Muiríosa Foundation supports individuals (and their families) with an intellectual disability and/or autism to live self-directed, connected and fulfilling lives. Currently we employ over 1,700 staff and support people in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Longford, Kildare, Tipperary, Kilkenny. We provide supports through the Regional structure and the Person Centred Wing . Each region exercises a high level of devolved autonomy across all major operational functions including residential homes Show more

Skills and attributes

• Knowledge & experience of general & preventative maintenance
• A valid licence to drive a manual vehicle in Ireland
• Possess a current safe pass certificate

Description

LAOIS & LONGFORD/MEATH/WESTMEATH SERVICES

GENERAL MAINTENANCE STAFF

PERMANENT FULL TIME (78 Hours Per Fortnight)

We are seeking to recruit motivated, creative and energetic persons to join our Laois & Longford/Meath/Westmeath Maintenance Team. The successful candidates will provide general maintenance support including repairs, upkeep of buildings and will include ongoing general grounds maintenance. The General Maintenance Staff members provide invaluable support to the individuals within Muiriosa Foundation ensuring they can live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Requirements:

• Holding a trade or other relevant qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of general and preventative maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience within a similar role, minimum 2-3 years continuous.
• Possess a current safe pass certificate.
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Experienced and skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills, including use of email and other computer systems.
• Excellent communication skills, listening and verbal skills critical to ensure required task is understood and responded to appropriately.
• Ability to be innovative and creative and work on own initiative.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time appropriately.
• Strong organisational and follow up skills.
• Make decisions and have competence to provide a professional maintenance service.
• Willing to work alone as required.
• Full Current Manual Irish Driving Licence.
• Suitability as outlined in the introduction to the role.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Professional Development + Growth

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Opportunities for Advancement

Great Location

Ergonomics Assessment

Pension Scheme

Muiriosa Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer