Maintenance Officer

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity; Dublin; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity provides frontline safety and support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. A Maintenance Officer is needed to keep our premises safe, secure, and well-maintained, with repairs carried out safely and professionally.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring work orders meet targets. A strong hands-on approach, attention to detail, and health & safety understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on multi-functional property facilities maintenance experience.
• Valid Safepass is required.
• Experience in facilities, maintenance, porter, or handyman roles is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit to lift, carry and move equipment safely.
• Full clean driving licence; company van provided.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that the fabric and grounds of the complex are maintained to an excellent standard.
• To ensure all works undertaken comply with health and safety regulations.
• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance/repairs, including painting/decorating, plastering, light bulb changes, plumbing, gutter work, door/window repairs, and routine safety testing.
• To ensure that maintenance tasks align with work order target completion times.
• Prioritising and planning workload in line with response times framework; order materials and process paperwork per policy.
• To keep all tools/equipment in good/safe order and report damaged equipment immediately to the Housing Manager.
• Receive and distribute deliveries and supplies.
• Assist contractors and maintenance engineers during scheduled works.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Hand and power tools usage

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Maintenance Officer

Pay: €51,418.00 per year

Job Description:

Sonas Domestic Violence Charity provides frontline safety and support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. As part of our commitment to maintaining safe, secure, and well-maintained environments, we are now seeking a Maintenance Operative to join our team.

This role is essential in ensuring that our premises are maintained to a high standard, with repairs and general maintenance carried out safely, efficiently, and professionally. The successful candidate will have a practical, hands-on approach, good attention to detail, and a strong understanding of health and safety, confidentiality, and the sensitive nature of our services.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that the fabric and grounds of the complex are maintained and kept to an excellent standard.
• To ensure all works undertaken comply with health and safety regulations
• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance/repairs, which include (but are not limited to) painting/decorating, making‑good plaster, changing light bulbs, plumbing, gutter cleaning/repair, railing/fence work, minor door/window repairs, window/path cleaning, minor concrete and masonry repairs, routine testing of fire alarm call points/emergency light test switches/water temperature monitoring, and any other maintenance work as required.
• To ensure that all maintenance tasks carried out are in line with work order target completion times.
• Prioritising and planning workload in line with response times framework. Ordering materials and ensuring that all paperwork and delivery notes are processed in line with Sonas policies.
• To keep all tools/equipment in good/safe order and to report any damaged/defective

equipment immediately to the Housing Manager

• Receive and distribute deliveries and supplies.
• Assist contractors and maintenance engineers during scheduled works.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hands‑on multifunctional property facilities maintenance role
• Valid Safepass
• Previous experience in facilities, maintenance, porter, or handyman work is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to lift, carry, and move equipment safely.
• Full clean driving licence required. Company van will be provided.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual.
• Practical problem solver.
• Flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and professional manner.
• Trustworthy and dependable.

Required:

• Are you happy to be verified by Garda Vetting?

Licence/Certification:

• PSA Licence (required) , Driving licence (required)

Work Location: In person