Groundsperson - CE Scheme - OBLATE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT LIMITED

OBLATE COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oblate Hall at Tyrconnell Road in Dublin 8 hosts an Oblate Community Employment placement focused on grounds and site maintenance. You will care for flower beds, prune shrubs, weed, and manage lawns, ensuring pathways stay clear and the grounds are well-kept for visitors.

Ideal candidates are 21+ with CE eligibility or 18+ for certain groups, ready to work on public grounds and contribute to a peaceful environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible CE participant aged 21+ with 12 months welfare receipt, or 18+ for certain groups.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with upkeep of the Oblate Grounds, grotto, gardens and graveyard—flower beds, pruning, weeding, hedges.
• Keeping pathways clear and safe for visitors.
• General maintenance of the site.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

General maintenance

Tools

Lawn mower

Pruning shears

Hedge cutter

Job description

Location

The Oblate Hall, Oblate Fathers, Tyrconnell Road, Dublin 8, D08 KCH5

Eligibility

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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the upkeep of the Oblate Grounds, grotto, gardens, and graveyard – maintaining flower beds, pruning roses and shrubs, weeding, hedge cutting, grass cutting, sweeping, and picking up leaves.
• Keeping pathways clear.
• General maintenance of the site.

Sector

• Administrative and support service activities