Maintenance Technician / Painter

Bloomfield Care Centre Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Education support

Employee well-being programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free onsite staff parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Bloomfield Hospital in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, is seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician and Painter on a temporary, full-time basis (39 hours per week). The role supports the Facilities Management Team to keep hospital and residential areas safe, functional, and inviting for residents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include general maintenance tasks, painting, safety inspections, and coordinating with trades.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, preferably within healthcare or similar setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage varied maintenance challenges.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and decorating.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Team to deliver day-to-day maintenance and installations in hospital and residential areas.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and maintain accurate service records.
• Maintain high standards of decoration and general building appearance.
• Prioritise tasks from maintenance log in consultation with managers.
• Carry out safety inspections including emergency lighting, fire alarms, firefighting equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot maintenance issues and coordinate prompt repair.
• Liaise with on-site tradespeople and external contractors as needed.
• Promote and uphold a safe, well-maintained environment across facilities.
• Carry out painting and decorating across clinical, residential, administrative and communal areas.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating and apply paints and finishes.

Skills

Multi-skilled

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Health and safety

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Maintenance Technician/Painter to join our Facilities Management Team on a temporary basis. The successful applicant will play a vital role in ensuring our hospital and residential facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for residents, staff, and visitors.

Job Title

Maintenance Technician and Painter

Location

Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 C6T4

Reports To

Head of Facilities Management

Contract Type

Temporary, Full-Time, 39 hours per week

About Bloomfield Hospital

Bloomfield Hospital is a 131-bed specialist mental health facility, registered as an approved centre with the Mental Health Commission. We are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that honours the dignity of all individuals who come through our doors.

Our hospital provides a wide range of neuropsychiatric services for adults with serious and enduring mental health conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, early-onset dementias, schizophrenia, and mood disorders. We are proud to be the only facility in Ireland offering specialised care for individuals living with Huntington's disease.

Care at Bloomfield is delivered by a multidisciplinary team and is grounded in evidence-based, recovery-oriented principles. With over 200 dedicated professionals, we foster a friendly, inclusive, and professional working environment focused on excellence in patient care.

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• Employee well-being programme

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties on a basic level such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and/or decorating.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team to deliver day-to-day maintenance and installations across the hospital and residential areas.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and maintain accurate service records.
• Maintain high standards of decoration and general building appearance.
• Prioritise tasks from the maintenance log in consultation with departmental managers.
• Carry out regular safety inspections, including checks on emergency lighting, fire alarms, and firefighting equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot maintenance issues, coordinating prompt repair to minimise service disruption.
• Liaise with on-site tradespeople and external contractors as needed.
• Promote and uphold a safe and well-maintained environment across all facilities.
• Carry out painting and decorating works across the hospital, including clinical, residential, administrative and communal areas.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and decorating, including sanding, filling, plaster repairs, priming and other necessary preparatory works.
• Apply paints, varnishes, stains and other finishes to internal and external surfaces, ensuring a consistently high standard of workmanship.

Person Specification

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in general maintenance, preferably within a healthcare or similar setting
• Ability to work independently and manage varied maintenance challenges
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and best practices

Skills

• A multi-skilled technician who can turn his or her hand to most trade sets. For example, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and/or decorating experience.
• To have a technical mindset when it comes to problem solving, with a can-do attitude.
• Needs to be able to work well as part of a team and individually.

Personal Attributes

• Dependable, respectful, and proactive
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate initiative
• Team-oriented with a resident-first approach
• Basic computer literacy

Benefits

We value our staff and provide a supportive, development-focused work environment. Benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Support for further education
• Employee well-being programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free onsite staff parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Cycle to Work scheme

Closing date: Friday 6th November 2026.

For further information, you can get in touch with a member of the HR Team at 01-4950021 or email [e-mail]