Groundskeeper & Facilities Caretaker (Training Provided)

Freshford Area CE Scheme; Kilkenny; Sur place; EUR 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

O'LOUGHLIN GAELS GAA CLUB, O'Loughlin Gaels, Kilkenny, is offering a developmental opportunity for a Caretaker/Groundskeeper with no experience required. Accredited training will be provided to support your career and responsibilities include maintaining pitches, facilities, and safety for players and visitors.

The role covers match day preparation, routine grounds work, basic repairs, and ensuring cleanliness of clubhouse, dressing rooms, and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, caretaking, or facility maintenance (desirable).
• Knowledge of pitch preparation and grass care (training can be provided).
• Practical maintenance skills (basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrics).
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with coaches, players, and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and match days.

Responsabilités

• Pitch & Grounds Maintenance: Mark, cut, and maintain pitches to GAA standards.
• Repair goalmouths, reseed, roll pitches, and carry out divot repair.
• Maintain goalposts, nets, flags, and training equipment.
• Manage grass cutting, strimming, weed control, and general landscaping.
• Monitor pitch usage and advise on rest/rotation to prevent damage.
• Open and close dressing rooms, clubhouse, and grounds as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of dressing rooms, toilets, hallways, gym, and meeting rooms.
• Assist with basic maintenance and minor repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical).
• Ensure storage areas are tidy and equipment is safely stored.
• Conduct regular safety checks of facilities, pitches, and equipment.
• Lock and secure clubhouse and gates after use.
• Matchday & Events Support: Prepare pitches and facilities for matches and training; assist with setup and cleanup; coordinate with team mentors and club officials.

Connaissances

Groundskeeping experience

Caretaking

Facility maintenance

Grass care knowledge

Basic carpentry/painting/plumbing/elex

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility (evenings/weekends/match)

Description du poste

O'LOUGHLIN GAELS GAA CLUB, O'Loughlin Gaels, Kilkenny, is offering a developmental opportunity for a Caretaker/Groundskeeper with no experience required. Accredited training will be provided to support your career and responsibilities include maintaining pitches, facilities, and safety for players and visitors.

The role covers match day preparation, routine grounds work, basic repairs, and ensuring cleanliness of clubhouse, dressing rooms, and surrounding areas.