Caretaker

Role:                                           Caretaker / Building and Grounds Attendant

Location                                  Dublin

Contract                                    Permanent

Salary                                         €25,086 – €34,493 per annum

Hours                                          35

Travel                                        The post requires a valid full driving licence and will be provided with a work van

Clúid Housing is an equal opportunities employer and proud to have been recognised as a top employer in Ireland. At Clúid Housing we firmly believe that our success is down to our dedicated and growing staff body working in every corner of Ireland. Our company is made up of talented people who bring enthusiasm, confidence, expertise, professionalism, and respect to our business. Our staff consistently work towards achieving our vision of creating a society where everyone has a great place to live.

Our employees benefit from a great working environment, great learning opportunities, a supportive management team and an extensive benefits package:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Excellent & Continuous Training
• Development Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Employee Benefits including VHI, EAP, Pension,
• 25 days (+closed 3 days at Christmas week, Good Friday and 1x Me Day) pro rata

If the above appeals to you, then keep reading and remember Clúid Housing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have been awarded a Silver Award from the Investors for Diversity and are committed to continuing our work in creating a rich, diverse and respectful workplace reflective of different identities, perspectives and experiences. We welcome and encourage applications of all cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, genders, those from the LGBTQ+ community and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. It is only with diverse and creative thinking that we will be able to learn new and innovative ways to do things and this will allows us to develop ourselves, Clúid and the wider society.

Role Overview: 

To provide and lead a consistent service to our current residents. To improve and develop the current services. The Building and Grounds Attendant role is to ensure the schemes managed are environmentally safe, clean and cared for to a high standard

Key responsibilities

• Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance in communal areas.
• Develop and deliver a cleaning rota and keep the communal areas within the schemes cleaned to a high standard.
• To litter pick and clean car parks, bike and storage sheds and surrounding grounds.
• Regular Health and Safety checks on communal areas and raise or address any issues appropriately.
• Power washing of communal bin stores and communal outdoor areas.
• To remove graffiti.
• Regular patrolling of the scheme, identifying and reporting faults and/or potential health & safety issues.
• To liaise with external service contractors as required.
• To work with any refuse contractors to ensure waste is removed correctly.

Person Specification:

Candidates will be shortlisted based on illustrating in their Curriculum Vitae (CV) that they fulfil the following criteria. Examples that demonstrate the ability to fulfil the criteria should be included as well as the above responsibilities:

• Good level of general DIY skills.
• Experience of maintaining communal Landscaping.
• Problem solving skills.
• Full current driving licence and use of a vehicle
• Manual Handling
• Awareness Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to prioritise daily workload
• Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of levels and responsibilities

Join Us

At Clúid Housing, you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a mission to create lasting social change. If you’re ready to contribute to our vision of thriving communities, All CV’s are to be sent to careers@cluid.ie by 9th February @ 11.59pm and let’s make a difference together.