Job Title: Cleaner and Caretaker
Location:
* 197 Castle Park, Ballybane, Galway (Main Building and Annex)
* Office at SCCUL Building, Ballybane
* Minibus based at SCCUL Ballybane
Reporting To: Senior Administrator
Hours: 19.5
Contract Type: Part-time
Job Purpose:
To ensure the cleanliness, upkeep, and smooth day-to-day operation of Youth Work Ireland Galway's buildings and vehicle, while providing support with supplies, basic administration, and general caretaking duties.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cleaning & Maintenance of Premises and Vehicle:
Maintain the main premises and related locations in a clean, safe, and welcoming condition, while reporting any difficulties, hazards, or damage. Duties include:
* Offices and Meeting Rooms:
* Wash and vacuum floors
* Dust and clean skirting boards, internal windows, desktops, chairs, etc.
* Empty bins and ensure spaces are clean and tidy at all times
* Toilet Areas:
* Clean and disinfect sinks, toilets, and surrounding areas
* Ensure regular restocking of soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels
* Corridors and Communal Areas:
* Wash and vacuum floors
* Clean doors, skirting boards
* Report any damage or maintenance issues
* Kitchen:
* Fill and empty dishwasher
* Clean floors, worktops, cupboards, and kitchen equipment
* Ensure adequate supplies of tea, coffee, milk, and cleaning materials
* External Areas:
* Clean and tidy outdoor areas including weeding and gutter cleaning
* Clean external windows on the ground floor
* Carry out small painting jobs when required
* Ensure rubbish bins are placed out for collection on the appropriate days
* Minibus (Galway City):
* Clean and maintain interior and exterior of the minibus
* Report any issues or cleaning concerns immediately
2. Minibus Bookings & Usage Management:
* Maintain the manual system in place for booking the minibus, ensuring that only authorised Youth Work Ireland Galway staff are permitted to drive it
* Ensure the bus is properly signed out and signed back in by drivers
* Check the bus after use for cleanliness and condition, and report any issues
3. Purchasing & Supplies Management:
* Monitor and purchase cleaning products and equipment
* Maintain stock of kitchen items such as tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc
* Keep receipts and record purchases as required
4. Light Administrative Duties:
* Take post to the local post box or post office
* Assist with light admin duties such as mail sorting, filing, and receiving deliveries
5. Training & Compliance:
* Attend all mandatory and job-related training required by Youth Work Ireland Galway
* Keep up to date with organisational policies and health & safety procedures
General Duties:
* Carry out tasks in line with all relevant health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies
* Work cooperatively with staff and maintain a positive, professional attitude
* Maintain confidentiality and respect for service users and colleagues
* Be flexible and adaptable to support the changing needs of the organisation
Person Specification:
Essential:
* Experience in cleaning and/or caretaking roles
* Ability to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
* Good organisational and communication skills
* Understanding of workplace health and safety
* Reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail
Desirable:
* Familiarity with Galway City/Ballybane
* Full clean driving licence
* Previous work in a youth or community organisation
Additional Information:
* Garda Vetting will be required
* Occasional flexibility in hours may be required (e.g., events, cover)
* All duties must be performed in line with Youth Work Ireland Galway's mission, values, and safeguarding policies
For more information you can contact Maria Lyng, CE Supervisor at or telephone:, or Sharon Morgans, Assistant CE Supervisor or telephone:
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €271.50 per week
Application question(s):
* Have you been Resident in Ireland and Unemployed for 12 months (9 months if Ukrainian)?
Licence/Certification:
* Social Welfare Payment (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person