Onsite Estate Caretaker in Dublin – Maintenance & Safety

Respond Housing Association; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Respond Housing Association is seeking an Onsite Caretaker to maintain and safeguard housing estates in Dublin. You will perform inspections, routine cleaning, waste management, and assist contractors to keep common areas safe and well-presented for residents.

The role requires practical maintenance skills, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently within a team, with a 39-hour week and on-site duties across Dublin sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in property maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role.
• A valid driver’s license (if required to travel between properties).
• Health and safety certification or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections of common areas, including hallways, stairwells, elevators, gardens, and communal spaces.
• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure premises are presentable and hygienic.
• Ensure bins are managed correctly, waste is regularly collected, and recycling protocols are followed.
• Monitor and report defects or issues with service infrastructure (lighting, plumbing, etc.).
• Supervise authorised contractors and log all activity.
• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, repairs and inspections.
• Provide updates on status of maintenance and tenant-related concerns.

Skills

Maintenance

Communication

Health & safety

Time management

Customer service

Education

Health and safety certification

Driver's license

Job description

Respond Housing Association is seeking an Onsite Caretaker to maintain and safeguard housing estates in Dublin. You will perform inspections, routine cleaning, waste management, and assist contractors to keep common areas safe and well-presented for residents.

The role requires practical maintenance skills, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently within a team, with a 39-hour week and on-site duties across Dublin sites.