Maintenance Caretaker

Collins McNicholas; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking a Maintenance Caretaker to join a busy facilities team. You will perform general maintenance, repairs and upkeep of buildings and grounds to maintain a safe, clean working environment.

The role covers carpentry, plumbing, painting, outdoor area upkeep, waste management, and liaison with external contractors. A full clean Irish driving licence is required, and you should be able to work independently with a strong focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance, facilities, caretaking, or a similar hands-on role.
• Practical experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of building repairs, plumbing and general upkeep.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out physically demanding tasks.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, including minor carpentry, plumbing repairs, painting and furniture adjustments.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, courtyards, car parks and grounds.
• Perform seasonal maintenance, including gritting and snow clearing.
• Manage waste disposal areas and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Liaise with external contractors, assist with quotations and support permit-to-work procedures.
• Log maintenance requests and maintain accurate records of completed work.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Support the wider facilities team with additional maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Furniture care

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance systems

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Caretaker to join a busy facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for general maintenance, repairs and upkeep of buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, clean and well-maintained working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general building maintenance, including minor carpentry, plumbing repairs, painting and furniture adjustments.
• Maintain outdoor areas, including pathways, courtyards, car parks and grounds.
• Perform seasonal maintenance, including gritting and snow clearing.
• Manage waste disposal areas and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Liaise with external contractors, assist with quotations and support permit-to-work procedures.
• Log maintenance requests and maintain accurate records of completed work.
• Identify and report maintenance issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Support the wider facilities team with additional maintenance duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in general maintenance, facilities, caretaking or a similar hands-on role.
• Practical experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of building repairs, plumbing and general upkeep.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence.
• Basic computer skills, including email and electronic maintenance systems.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out physically demanding tasks.
• Strong awareness of workplace health and safety.