Carpenter & General Property Maintenance Technician

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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.