Maintenance Assistant – Galway City - CE Scheme - Ability West

Ability West; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in County Galway seeks candidates for a developmental opportunity in general maintenance. Responsibilities include basic repairs, grounds maintenance, and moving equipment. No experience is necessary as accredited training will be provided. Candidates must undergo Garda vetting and possess a full clean driving licence. Own transport is essential for this role.

Benefits

Accredited training provided

Qualifications

• Garda vetting will be required for this role.
• Must be in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment for 12 months.
• Own transport is required for this position and a full clean driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs such as painting, decoration, and basic carpentry.
• Maintain grounds including planting, mowing lawns, weeding, and using a strimmer.
• Treat affected areas with fertilizer and weed killer.
• Move items such as furniture and equipment.

Skills

General repairs

Maintenance of grounds

Garda vetting

Own transport

Full clean driving licence

Job description

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.

• General repairs such as painting, decoration, and basic carpentry.
• Maintenance of grounds including planting, mowing lawns, weeding, and using a strimmer.
• Treating affected areas with fertilizer and weed killer.
• Moving items such as furniture and equipment.

Requirements

• Garda Vetting will be required for this role.
• Must be in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment for 12 months (some payments may qualify candidates after 6 months).
• Own transport is required for this position and a full clean driving licence is necessary.

For further information please call Breda Kerans – CE Supervisor – 087 675 1415 or email [e-mail].

Application Method

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

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This programme is for jobseekers that are in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment and those transferring from a social welfare scheme. Full eligibility details are available here.

How to register your interest

To register your interest, take note of the scheme reference number and contact an Employment Personal Advisor in your local Intreo Office.