Maintenance Craftsperson

Saint John of God Community Services, Clg; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John of God Community Services in Dublin, Ireland, invites applications for a Permanent/Full-Time Maintenance Craftsperson based at Lucena Clinic Rathgar. The role requires five years' maintenance experience, a City & Guilds qualification, Safe Pass, and a full driving licence.

The successful candidate will perform a range of trades including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general repairs across SJOG CS sites, with salary €42,065–€48,369 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' current experience in a similar maintenance role.
• A recognized, relevant City and Guilds qualification.
• Safe Pass training and full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repair work such as replacing lightbulbs, door adjustments and locks.
• Fix walls, replace broken furniture and general maintenance tasks.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines while problem-solving.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safe Pass

Driving licence

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Location: Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Initial Bases: Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health disorders, to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow. In addition to community CAMHS, Lucena Clinic is developing several specialist services at this time, including eating disorder services, crisis intervention, and day hospital services. In line with the National Model of Care for Early intervention in psychosis, Lucena CAMHS are now developing the first EIPS service within CAMHS.

MAINTENANCE CRAFTSPERSON

(Permanent/Full-Time)

Lucena Clinic, Rathgar

Applications are invited for the above position within St John of God Community Mental Health Services.

The successful applicant will be flexible, committed and possess previous employment in a maintenance department together with:

• A minimum of five years' current experience in a similar role.
• A recognized, relevant and validated City and Guild's qualification.
• Safe Pass training.
• Good knowledge of general maintenance disciplines.
• Skills and experience in the area of plumbing, heating, electrical, fitting, carpentry, painting, decorating and ground works.
• An ability to carry out repair request such as replacing lightbulbs, door adjustments, locks on doors, fixing walls, broken furniture etc.
• An ability to work under pressure, demonstrate initiative with problem solving attitudes and achieve deadlines.
• A recognized and full clean driving licence is essential.

Remuneration

Salary Grade 5606 MAINTENANCE CRAFTSPERSON on Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €42,065 - €48,369 per annum pro rata

Initial location

The initial location of this role is Lucena Clinic Rathgar. However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.

Application Process:

The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following:

• Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application.
• An online video interview.
• Competitive competency-based interview.
• Presentation

A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months.

If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods. These must be provided with your application.

Why work for us?

St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Annual Increments
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development
• 23 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Opportunities for career progression
• Public Pension Scheme
• Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI
• Group HSF Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing Date: Friday 18th of September 2026

Informal inquiries to Adam Wlodyka, Facilities Officer, on or my emailing

Job description available on request.

Reference: LUC-JUN-2026-01

St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.

By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only.