Maintenance Assistant

Sheen Falls Lodge Limited; Kenmare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Meals on duty provided

Employee parking provided

Full training provided

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts across properties

Gym access

Job summary

Sheen Falls Lodge Limited is seeking an experienced Maintenance Assistant to join the on-site Maintenance team. You will help keep the hotel, estate and grounds to the highest standards, reporting to the Property Manager.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers and painting, with a proactive, independent work approach and a focus on problem solving to maintain a luxury guest experience.

Qualifications

• Practical and proactive candidate with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in plumbing and general maintenance is required.
• Good knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, carpentry, boilers and painting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and general maintenance across the property.
• Repair and replace equipment and components as needed.
• Monitor building systems for efficient operation and safety.
• Perform plumbing, pipework installation and general repairs.
• Paint, decorate and carry out carpentry or plaster tasks as required.
• Support the wider maintenance team with estate care.

Skills

Practical & dependable

Problem solving

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Plumbing qualification

2+ years maintenance experience

Tools

Maintenance tools

Boilers & generators

Painting & carpentry basics

Job description

Join the team at Sheen Falls Lodge, where maintaining our beautiful hotel, estate and grounds to the highest standards is an essential part of the exceptional experience we create for our guests.

We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our Maintenance team, reporting to the Property Manager.

This is a varied role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving and can confidently turn their hand to a wide range of maintenance tasks across a luxury hotel environment.

The Role

As part of our Maintenance team, you will help ensure the hotel, its systems, equipment and grounds are maintained safely, efficiently and to an excellent standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out preventative and general maintenance throughout the property
• Repairing and replacing equipment and components as required
• Monitoring equipment and building systems to ensure efficient operation
• Plumbing, pipework installation and general repairs
• Painting and decorating
• Repairs to roofs, gutters, windows and doors
• Carpentry, flooring, plaster and drywall repairs
• Supporting the wider Maintenance team with the ongoing care and presentation of the hotel and estate

About You

We are looking for someone practical, dependable and proactive, with:

• Ideally have a plumbing qualification and/or extensive practical plumbing experience
• A minimum of two years’ experience in plumbing and/or general maintenance
• Good all-round knowledge of building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, boilers, generators and painting
• Strong knowledge of maintenance tools, materials and working practices
• The ability to organise and prioritise your workload and work independently
• A positive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• A full, clean driving licence

Sheen Falls Lodge and Ring of Kerry Golf is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Please note, we are only accepting applications from persons who have the permission/ right to live and work without restriction in Ireland.

Employee benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meals on duty provided
• Employee parking provided
• Full training provided
• Uniforms provided
• Employee discounts, including at our sister properties in Cork, Dublin, and Wicklow
• Employee recognition awards and appreciation days
• Free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club
• Employee gym provided
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Work anniversary acknowledgement and reward
• Employee birthday celebrations & reward
• Employee referral bonus