The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position ofCraft Carpenter & Joinerin the areas within the responsibility of the Dromahair National Monuments District. The Dromahair National Monuments District covers Counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and Longford, and has a main depot in Dromahair, and sub depots in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Carrowmore, Co. Sligo, Boyle Co. Roscommon and Foxford, Co. Mayo.While the successful candidate will be based at Dromahair National Monuments Depot, he/she will be required to work at a number of locations throughout area covered by the Dromahair National Monuments District.Minimum Eligibility RequirementsCandidates must, at the closing date for receipt of applications, possess the following:An Advanced Certificate in the Craft of Carpentry & Joinery *(or equivalent Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.);* Irish or Foreign qualification (in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualifications on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.Note:Apprenticeship served in the above, evidence of craft and exams completed successfully will be necessary and copies should be submitted with your application.A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Craft Carpenter & Joiner ( post qualification) ;A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B&W;**1,2A current Safepass card;***Note:** (1) If your Irish driving licence is restricted to driving cars with an automatic transmission only (denoted by the code 78 appearing on the licence), you are not eligible.(2)From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a UK/NI driving licence it is no longer valid to drive on here in Ireland. It is not legal for driving purposes and must therefore be exchanged.It is vital that you have a valid driving licence and that you are legally allowed to drive in Ireland by exchanging a UK/NI licence for an Irish driving licence. Further information available on: Note:*** Where a current safe pass card is not available, proof of successful completion of the Safe Pass Course prior to the closing date will be accepted.Requirements and Principal Duties of a Craft Carpenter & JoinerNote:The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a Craft Carpenter & Joiner. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work.Duties relevant to the grade of Craft Carpenter & Joiner;Co-operation with the principle of Main Trade "makes good";Mentoring, monitoring and supervision of Apprentices;Repairing and replacing large timber workings;Repairing Medieval furniture;Working on oak flooring, period roofing, oak panelling and laying of timber floors, beams, roofing and panelling;Working on all joinery works relating to workshops;Working with hardwood and softwoods;Working alongside other skilled and non-skilled people reporting directing to your Supervisor;Liaising with District Works Manager/Foreperson/Chargehand regarding site related work e.g. ordering materials in advance and keeping site work ongoing;Reading drawings and working to them. Providing and taking templates for carpentry, masonry and other trades. Understanding and reading levels from drawings;Working on heights/scaffolding;Assisting in Conservation and Restoration works at relevant sites and repairing historic carpentry;Operating carpentry machinery in workshop including power tools e.g. drills, routers, power saws, jigsaw etc.;Driving a mobile maintenance unit vehicle as required;Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe;Understanding and acceptance of the Employees duty of care as set out in current Health & Safety regulations;Reporting any accidents and misuse of plant, materials and machinery to the District Works Manager/Foreman/Chargehand;Ensuring the safekeeping of all plant, tools, equipment and materials in your charge, or in use by others on the sites within your charge;Attending training courses in conservation, construction, supervision and health and safety as required by the Department;Assisting in all other duties as may be directed by the District Works Manager Manager/Foreperson/Chargehand or any other person to whom responsibility has been delegated;Co-operation with the introduction of new work practices and technology.Understanding Health & Safety Regulations (2005);Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe;The ideal candidate must:Be well organised and careful with practical tasks,Have excellent communications skills and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Have ability to deal well with the public.The ideal candidate should have the ability to:Solve problems and use their own initiative,Work independently and as part of a team,Show a committed and flexible attitude to tasks and projects,Demonstrate good work practices including time keeping, tidiness, responsibility, quality awareness and safety awareness.A Craft Carpenter & Joiner is required to:Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, consistent with the needs of the service;Contribute to and maintain a good team spirit and an effective team-working environment;Remain calm while working under pressure when effectively dealing with incidents;Make sound judgements in emergency situations;Work on own initiative in accordance with supervisor/manager instructions whilst being an effective part of a larger team;Apply excellent and effective interpersonal and communication skills coupled with a professional, polite and courteous manner when dealing with colleagues, management and the public;Apply a positive, flexible and proactive approach to work allied with an ability to deliver an effective work presence;Carry out all work in an efficient and safe manner, in accordance with the directions of the supervisor/manager, with regard to self, colleagues and the public through understanding, observance and application of Health and Safety requirements;Be physically capable of meeting the full range of the requirements of the position;Carry out other duties deemed by the supervisor/manager as reasonable and appropriate to the grade and to the position;Co-operate with the operation of and introduction of new work practices and technology, e.g. tablets, smart phones, vehicle tracking, electronic information circulation incl. location reporting;Comply with all Health & Safety procedures as directed;Attend and achieve the required standard in induction training, training courses in manual handling, and other courses in supervision and health & safety as required by the OPW.