Carpenter & General Property Maintenance Technician

1. Carpentry and Joinery

- Install, repair and maintain internal and external doors, frames, skirting boards and architraves.

-Repair and replace kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, shelving and timber fixtures.

-Carry out first-fix and second-fix carpentry works.

-Repair and install laminate, engineered wood and other flooring systems.

-Repair timber partitions, fixtures, fittings and internal structures.

-Undertake minor carpentry-related refurbishment works.

2. General Property Maintenance

-Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance and general repairs across accommodation facilities.

-Repair and maintain internal fixtures, fittings, furniture and building components.

-Undertake minor plasterboard repairs, patching, painting and decorating.

-Repair or replace door handles, hinges, locks and other hardware.

-Carry out minor tiling, grouting and silicone sealing works.

Identify and report plumbing, electrical, heating or ventilation faults.

-Carry out basic non-regulated maintenance tasks within the employee's training and competence.

-Coordinate with appropriately qualified contractors for regulated electrical, gas, plumbing or specialist works.

3. Accommodation Maintenance and Refurbishment

-Respond to maintenance requests from accommodation management.

-Prepare and maintain rooms and communal areas for residents.

-Undertake minor internal refurbishment and property improvement works.

-Assist with furniture assembly, installation and replacement.

-Identify defects and implement practical, cost-effective repair solutions.

-Ensure maintenance works minimise disruption to residents.

4. Health, Safety and Compliance

-Follow applicable Irish health and safety legislation and company procedures.

-Inspect and report damaged fixtures, doors and other potential safety hazards.

-Report fire safety defects and coordinate specialist repairs where required.

-Maintain clean, safe and organised working areas.

Respect residents' privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

-Follow company safeguarding and accommodation management policies.

5. Maintenance Planning and Reporting

-Complete scheduled and emergency maintenance assignments.

-Record completed repairs, materials used and outstanding maintenance issues.

-Assist management with estimating materials and maintenance requirements.

-Coordinate with external contractors and other maintenance staff.

-Travel between company-operated accommodation facilities as required.

-Maintain company tools and equipment in safe working condition.

Candidate Requirements

• -Recognised carpentry qualification or equivalent relevant trade training.
• -Minimum two years of professional experience in carpentry and property maintenance.
• -Strong practical carpentry and joinery skills.
• -Experience in general residential building repairs and maintenance.
• -Ability to diagnose defects and carry out repairs independently.
• -Competence in using hand tools and power tools.
• -Good understanding of workplace health and safety.