Position Title: Maintenance General Operative
The Employer:
Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.
Crosscare exists to support people and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else.
Location: Dublin - Multi – sites
Work Schedule: 35 Hours Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: € 31,352 - € 44,415 Depending on Experience
Reporting to: Building & Maintenance Team Leader
The Role: The role objective is to enable Crosscare to maintain and improve each of its buildings across Dublin in the most effective and cost-efficient way possible.
General Responsibilities:
This position requires a semi-skilled individual with some relevant experience.
The main duties of the post include the delivery of maintenance work and minor improvement works.
Responsibilities:
General operative duties include and not limited to: -
General building duties
Removing building materials & rubbish from site area
Filling the skip
Loading and unloading materials
Carrying building materials
Knocking down walls
Removing doors and partitions
Using power tools
Cleaning site area
Cleaning and maintaining equipment
To undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks and minor improvement works as required by the Maintenance Team Leader such as carpentry, plumbing, tiling, ground works, changing lamps and cleaning etc.
To operate appropriate equipment in a safe manner
To maintain equipment as required
In conjunction with the Administration and Facilities Manager to ensure that staff are aware of and implement current Health & Safety policy and procedures.
To promote an ethos of best practice, professionalism, accountability and ongoing learning within the project
Personal Skills/Attributes:
Qualification Required & Experience Required
Some knowledge and understanding of the wide range of technical requirements involved in building maintenance and development: carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, plastering.
Relevant experience in a similar role
Previous Health & Safety exposure (desirable)
Full Clean Driving License (desirable)
Safe Pass Qualification (desirable)
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Benefits:
Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme
In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.
Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262) Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.
Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie
Application Process: To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.
Closing date for applications is 11 September 2026 5pm
Garda Vetting will apply to this role
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you
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