Grounds Person and Maintenance Worker - Watermans Lodge, Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Tipperary
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We are currently recruiting for a Grounds Person and Maintenance Worker to join our team in our newly refurbished service in Watermans Lodge, Ballina/Killaloe, Co. Tipperary.
We have a Permanent, Part-Time, 19.5 hours contract.
Starting Salary - €29,417 - €42,313 - pro-rata - DOE.
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland provides community-based residential rehabilitation services to people living with brain injury in Ireland. Our mission is to serve, advocate, empower and support people impacted by brain injury to rebuild their lives. We are looking for team members who will strive to live by and demonstrate our values.
The idyllic location of the Watermans Lodge Ballina/Killaloe and its grounds provides a picturesque setting for our resident's health and wellbeing. The ongoing development and maintenance of the environment optimises the use and enjoyment for our clients and staff.
The Grounds and Maintenance Person will ensure the smooth operation & maintenance of our residential service, ensuring a great looking, homely and safe environment for our staff and clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general maintenance and repairs of the building and grounds.
Role Duties
* Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns
* Conduct weeding and mulching landscape beds
* Weeding, power washing and maintenance of paths and courtyards
* Make sure hedges, shrubs, and small trees are trimmed
* Ensure strong and healthy trees are kept by removing dead, damaged, or unwanted trees
* Plant trees, flowers, and shrubs
* Use creative and innovative ways to resolve maintenance issues and work within the team to develop garden and house décor projects
* Ensure lawns, landscapes, and gardens are watered
* Liaising with contractors to ensure that they complete projects on time and to a high standard
* Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting
* Painting of interiors
* Conducting repairs to interior, exterior walls/gates/entrances
* Emptying bins and window cleaning
* Floor cleaning and buffing
* Assisting with car parking for large events
Essential Criteria
* Outstanding ability to perform tasks as part of a team as well as independently
* Grounds Worker must possess physical stamina
* Ability to help the Manager make the grounds and residence look better
* Excellent communication skills to adequately interact with the manager, staff, and persons served
* Precise decision-making skills
* Full driving licence with access to a vehicle
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to write and speak English to a high standard.
Desirable Criteria
* Leaving Certificate
* Trade qualifications / experience
* Relevant certificate or diplomas in Grounds, Horticulture or Maintenance
* Training courses in Chainsaw use, Tractor Driving, First Aid etc.
Role Benefits
* Salary starting from €29,417- DOE
* Competitive Annual Leave entitlements
* Premium Pay (subject to role requirements)
* Access to ABII's defined contribution pension scheme (applicable for eligible employees with service requirements)
* Flexible working and Work Life Balance Initiatives in place
* Free life cover benefit (2 times gross salary tax free)
* Revenue approved mileage rates
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike to Work Scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Paid Maternity Leave
* Career development opportunities
* Comprehensive induction and training programme including specialist brain injury training
* Access to Health Care Staff Credit Union
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 24-04-2025 at 5pm!
Interviews will be held: shortly after the closing date.
A Panel May Be Formed From Which Future Permanent, Specified Purpose, Full or Part Time Roles May Be Filled.
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