McGarry House Caretaker
Job Description
Duties
The Caretaker is responsible to the Project Manager and Team Leaders. Their (not exhaustive) key duties are:
- To ensure the day-to-day operations of the project run smoothly and in accordance with the policies and procedures of Novas
- To at all times treat the service’s clients with dignity and respect
- To keep the grounds in good order
- To carry out administrative and financial procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of Novas
- To keep accurate records including paperwork in line with the Organisation’s health and safety procedures.
- To document and carry out small repairs in a timely fashion
- To paint bedrooms and other internal areas when required
- To assist project management and the project worker with responsibility for upkeep of the building in organising larger repairs when required and to update the management team on their progress.
- To change lightbulbs
- To adjust heating and lighting timers
- To adhere to Novas’ health and safety policies and procedures
- To work outside of normal working hours when required
- To work positively and effectively as a member of a team and to contribute to developing the staff team including attending team meetings and training when required.
- To be available to work hours in a flexible manner when required
- To work at other locations as and when required.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management.
PersonSpecification
The ideal candidate will have:
- A proven ability to undertake caretaking duties.
- Experience in grounds keeping (e.g. garden maintenance)
- Understanding/experience in electrics, plumbing and carpentry
- Experience and understanding of health and safety issues
- An ability to work from their own initiative
- An ability to follow instruction, policies and procedures
- An ability to treat the client group in a non-judgmental and respectful way
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Competent I.T. skills
- Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Full clean driving license
- Experience of working in a trade would be an advantage.
Novas– Central Office, McGarry House, 7 Alphonsus St, Limerick.
Company Registration No: 6350018C
Telephone: 061-370325, Fax: 061-370326
Approved Charitable Status: CHY13390
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McGarry House Caretaker
Job Description
Novas– Central Office, McGarry House, 7 Alphonsus St, Limerick.
Company Registration No: 6350018C
Telephone: 061-370325, Fax: 061-370326
Approved Charitable Status: CHY13390
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