General Operative

OASIS Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay Scheme

Paid Maternity Leave

Pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training / CPD

Job summary

St. Michael’s House in the greater Dublin Area is hiring a Maintenance General Operative to support the Grounds Foreman in completing grounds and gardening tasks across the organisation, working 39 hours per week on a fixed-term 3-year contract.

Candidates must have 3 years in a similar maintenance role, Safe Pass, a valid driving licence and own vehicle, plus health and safety training. The role includes benefits such as Sick Pay, Maternity Leave, Pension, and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years working in a similar maintenance role
• Health and safety training appropriate for maintenance
• Valid Safe Pass card and own vehicle with a clean driving licence

Responsibilities

• Support the Grounds Foreman in completing grounds/gardening tasks
• Ensure works are completed and closed out appropriately
• Carry out additional duties as requested by line Management

Skills

Driving licence

Safe Pass

Maintenance experience

Job description

Who We Are

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLAand the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021).St. Michael’s House supports include;Residential supports and Independent

Skills and attributes

• Full clean driving license and use of a car
• Hold a valid Safe Pass card
• 3 years working in a similar maintenance role

Description

Maintenance General Operative

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (3 years)

39 hours per week

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities, and their families in over 200locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports c. 2,300 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members.

Key Role:

• To support the Grounds Foreman in the completion of assigned grounds/gardening work tasks throughout the organisation, and ensure works are completed and closed out appropriately.
• To undertake such additional duties as might reasonably be requested by line Management (Estates Managers).
• Please refer to job description for full details.

Requirements

• 3 years working in a similar maintenance role
• Relevant health and safety training appropriate for the completion and management of maintenance works.
• They should also hold a valid "Safe Pass" card.
• A Clean Driving Licence and own Vehicle for use in carrying out their role is essential.

What we offer:

• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated GENERAL OPERATIVE (5487) pay scale (point 1; €36,407– point 9; €44,087 per annum based on working a 39 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 23rd September 2026 at 5 pm.

A panel may be formed should this role become vacant again over the next 12 months

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.

St Michaels House is an Equal Opportunity Employer