The DSPCA is currently seeking a full time General Maintenance Person to join our team. You would be required to carry out the general maintenance of buildings and grounds on the campus. You will be reporting directly to the Operations Manager. The role is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

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Duties include but are not limited to:

- A good knowledge of plumbing, carpentry and some construction experience is essential.

- Carry out a variety of planned and reactive building maintenance tasks, which will be varied in nature and will include general building, joinery, tiling, painting, paving and external works, drainage works and plumbing.

- Undertake general facilities support tasks including furniture building and removal, grounds and site clearance and keeping areas clean and tidy.

- Moving equipment, tools and supplies for use around the campus.

- Maintaining boilers on site when needed.

- Maintaining the grounds around campus, landscaping experience would be a plus.

- Manage and prioritise own workload in order to complete repairs in a timely manner.

- Adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures, identify hazards and undertake point of work risk assessments as required.

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Essential knowledge, skills & abilities

- Good standard of literacy and numeracy.

- Effective communication skills with the ability to provide clear verbal and written information relative to building maintenance activities.

- Good time management with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work as necessary to deal with multiple and competing demands on a regular basis.

- Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with staff and customers at all levels.

- IT competent.

- Strong collaborative approach and team ethic. 

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Experience

- Minimum of 3 years in a building trade role or property maintenance role.

- Broad experience of completing builder’s work and multi-skilled building maintenance tasks (e.g. brickwork, plaster and tiling repairs, patch painting, flooring repairs and basic drainage and plumbing alterations). 

How to apply

To apply for this position please email your CV HERE

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck with your application.