Role Purpose
Join our team in ensuring the provision of a safe and exceptional racing surface, jumps, and ancillary features such as stables and parade rings.
The Maintenance & Facilities Assistant supports the day-to-day operation, upkeep, and safety of buildings and facilities. The role involves assisting with maintenance tasks, ensuring a clean and safe working environment, and supporting compliance with health and safety standards.
Leopardstown Racecourse is situated on a 220acre estate in south Dublin which demands meticulous maintenance. The responsibilities and competencies required for the role of Maintenance & Facilities Assistant at Leopardstown Racecourse include:
Key Responsibilities
Assist with routine maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep of buildings and equipment
Support the implementation of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
Carry out basic repairs (e.g. minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry tasks where appropriate)
Assist in setting up rooms, workspaces, and facilities for operational needs
Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance issues or safety hazards
Report faults, damages, or risks promptly to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Liaise with contractors and support on-site work as required
Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of maintenance areas and storage spaces
Assist with stock control and ordering of maintenance supplies and equipment
Support emergency maintenance and response activities when required
Skills and Experience
Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair work
Good awareness of health & safety practices
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication skills
Practical problem-solving ability
Flexible and proactive approach to work
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
7% employer pension scheme.
25 days annual leave.
Company days and service leave days.
Continuous professional development and wellness programs.
AIR membership for free entry to all Irish race meetings.
Membership to the ATPI.
Access to sports and social club activities.
Racing TV subscription discount.
As racing is a seven-day business, flexibility in relation to working hours is required. You will be required to work some weekends and evenings.
Core values
- Respect
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Ambition
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Empowerment
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Excellence
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Integrity
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Pride & Passion
Competencies
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Customer Focus
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Developing Self
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Energy & Pace
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Innovation & Change
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Leadership
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Team
HRI Competencies
HRI core competencies define what the company does best and how it expects work to be accomplished
Customer Focus
Knows who the customer is
Always interacts professionally with the customer and adapts own manner to suit individual customer
needs
Takes pride in delivering a high-quality service
Developing Self
Actively seeks to develop by seeking feedback to gain insights for required improvement and proactively
identifies skills gaps.
Develops self-awareness through being curious, listening and sharing with colleagues
Uses internal opportunities to learn about wider organisation along with knowledge of own role
Energy & Pace
Approaches every activity with a desire for success and a 'can do' attitude
Understands own goals and objectives and how these impact wider department objectives
Displays an understanding of the importance of deadlines and an ability to meet same, striving to surpass expectations while maintaining high standards for attention to detail and adhering to company procedures
Innovation & Change
Brings potential solutions rather than problems to manager/colleagues
Considers all activities to be worthy of review for effectiveness and efficiency of process
Adjusts positively to changing tasks or new responsibilities when needed and is comfortable with new
technologies
Leadership
Focuses on individual accountability in roles and takes responsibility for the successful completion of own
tasks
Shows initiative and energy to get things done
Is creative in approach and can think outside the box in terms of problem solving
Team
Builds relationships with team members and stakeholders
Shares knowledge with others and is open to learning from other colleagues
Illustrates willingness to help others and is approachable
HRI is an equal opportunities employer. Interview candidates will be provided with any necessary reasonable accommodations when called for interview.
