Groundskeeper/Caretaker - CE Scheme - TULLOW COMMUNITY GROUP CLG

TULLOW COMMUNITY GROUP CLG; Tullow; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community organization in Tullow is seeking a maintenance worker for sports pitches and clubhouse duties. Responsibilities include mowing grass, maintaining pitches, and cleaning facilities. No experience is necessary as training will be provided. This position requires weekend availability.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; training will be provided.
• Must be prepared to work weekends.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cutting grass on approximately 5 acres of land.
• Managing pitch maintenance tasks such as seeding and fertilizing.
• Cleaning and securing the clubhouse after matches.

Skills

Lawn care

Maintenance tasks

Teamwork

Tools

Ride on mower

Tractor

Job description

TULLOW COMMUNITY GROUP, Tullow Parish Comm C, New Chapel Ln, Tullo, Co. Carlow, R93 Y0F8

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

This participant is responsible for general pitch and club house maintenance. Responsibilities include:

• Cutting grass using a ride on mower and a tractor on approximately 5 acres of land up to three times per week
• Forking, divoting, plugging, seeding, and goalmouth repairs on pitches
• Fertilising grass on pitches at the correct time of year
• Spraying for weeds during the growing season
• Stringing and marking pitches, sanding pitches when necessary
• Litter picking the grounds
• Setting up nets and goal posts before matches and removing and securing them after matches
• Putting up flags before matches and removing and putting away after matches
• Aeration/topdressing of playing and training areas
• Ensuring the clubhouse is secured while matches are on to prevent theft and vandalism
• Cleaning the clubhouse after matches, including dressing rooms, shower and toilet areas, and kitchen area

Applicants must be prepared to work weekends.