General Maintenance Operative, Property

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full- time, Permanent

The purpose of this role is to provide a multi disciplined general maintenance service as part of a small team primarily focusing on planned, preventative and reactive maintenance and repair of our housing stock within Leinster areas.

What you will do:

• To work within the framework of the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland.
• To complete multi-disciplined types of maintenance both inside and outside our properties such as, basic electrical checks, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, upkeep of grounds, meter readings, lock changes and painting.
• To comply with the maintaining and delivery of maintenance schedules.
• In addition to carrying out maintenance tasks directly, to also oversee all maintenance activities carried out by other external contractors.
• To work effectively as a member of a small team.
• To exercise a good level of initiative and independence on site in order to resolve issues in the successful completion of tasks. Also to ensure that works are carried out in a manner that is safe to yourself and others
• To undertake other such duties as might be reasonably assigned from time to time in consultation with the Team Leader.
• To draw up and oversee the implementation of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedules/ fire checks for Communal Areas.
• Have access to their own vehicle for the purposes of carrying out scheduled repairs and maintenance as and when required.
• To ensure all hand and power tools used by the maintenance team comply with all relevant Health and Safety regulations and are stored in a safe and tidy manner.
• To engage in supervision sessions on a regular basis with the Team Leader.
• To participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with your Team Leader.
• To be vigilant to any Health, Safety and Welfare risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to the attention of your line manager or Health & Safety Representative.

What you will need:

• Extensive, provable, multi trade building/maintenance experience
• Ability to work on own initiative both alone and as a member of a team
• Full, clean driving license
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and innovative approach
• Commitment to providing the highest quality service
• Willing and able to travel within the Leinster area
• On-site safety awareness and a knowledge of relevant current legislation along with the Associations Health and Safety Policy
• A relevant trade qualification. (Desirable)
• Proven relevant experience of carrying out maintenance within the social housing or private residential sector. (Desirable)

To apply please submit your CV & Cover Letter Here
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm, 12th September 2024

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.