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 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, cleaning 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, oversee and carry out the implementation of daily, weekly and monthly maintenance and cleaning schedules/ fire checks for Communal Areas.
* Have access to their own vehicle for the purpose 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 Manager
* To participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed with your Manager.
* 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)
Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
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