Caretaker Maintenance Worker St Marys Youth & Community Centre (CE) - CE Scheme - NEW ROSS & DISTRICT COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SCHEME COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE
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Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.
To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.
Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.
Job Description
Duties
This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.
New Ross & District Community Employment Scheme are looking for a reliable, hands-on Caretaker / Maintenance Worker to help keep St Mary’s Youth & Community Centre safe, clean, and running smoothly. If you take pride in your work, enjoy practical tasks, and like supporting people in a community setting, this role will suit you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
⦁ Open and close the centre for daily activities and events.⦁ Keep all internal areas clean, tidy, and ready for use (meeting rooms, kitchen, dance studio, sports hall, toilets, shower room, corridors, and stairs).
⦁ Carry out light maintenance and minor repairs; support centre users with practical issues when needed.
⦁ Clean glass and windows to maintain a welcoming environment.
⦁ Look after the outdoor spaces—grass cutting, weeding, litter control, and general grounds care.
⦁ Follow all health & safety procedures, including manual handling, fire safety, and chemical safety.
⦁ Report any incidents, accidents, or maintenance issues promptly.
⦁ Maintain confidentiality and represent the centre positively at all times.
Desirable Skills:
⦁ Good communication and a helpful, approachable manner.⦁ A practical mindset and readiness to solve small problems independently.
⦁ Physical fitness for regular manual work.
⦁ Awareness of safe chemical use (training can be provided).
⦁ Ability to operate grass-cutting and basic maintenance equipment.
⦁ Previous caretaking or maintenance experience is useful but not essential.
Why Work With Us
⦁ A role where your work genuinely matters to the community.⦁ A supportive team environment.
⦁ Varied day-to-day tasks—no two days feel the same.
⦁ Opportunities to build and improve practical skills.
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