MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING IRELAND
Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is the national organisation
representing, promoting and developing co-operative housing in
Ireland. Since our foundation in **Apply on the website** we have
provided over 5,**Apply on the website** homes through homeownership,
shared ownership and social rented co-operatives. As an Approved
Housing Body (AHB), we work with various stakeholders in the housing
sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners,
tenants and developers. We currently manage over 3,**Apply on the
website** homes across Ireland as well as providing a network of
childcare services in our communities.
1. ROLE
CHI is seeking a ?Maintenance Technician? to join our Asset
Management & Property Services Team on a full-time, permanent basis,
working **Apply on the website** Hours per week Monday to Friday.
The Maintenance Technician will be a member of the Regional Asset
Management Team with responsibility for the maintenance and repairs of
approximately **Apply on the website** units of accommodation across
the Munster, South Leinster, and Connacht Region. The role will be
mobile in nature but will based out of our Limerick & Cork Offices.
2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide repairs and maintenance services for CHI Properties in the
Munster, South Leinster, and Connacht Region in conjunction with the
Regional Asset Manager and Regional Maintenance Manager.
* Assess repairs and maintenance requests/complaints from tenants
(members) & housing officers and complete the required works or
recommend & coordinate the engagement of third-party contractors for
this (outlining their scope of work) in conjunction with the Asset
Management & Property Services Helpdesk.
* Carry out maintenance inspections of Units, Common Areas and CHI
Offices, reporting on defects and repair requirements, identifying any
health & safety risks to tenants (members), visitors or employees, and
complete follow-up actions as required/support the engagement of
third-party contractors for this in conjunction with the Asset
Management & Property Services Helpdesk.
* Carry out Fire Safety Block Inspections, reporting all
defects/faults and liaise with the Asset Management & Property
Services Helpdesk for third-party contractors to execute any required
specialist works where necessary.
* Carry out quality control and quality assurance inspections of
works carried out by third party contractors.
* Advise the Regional Asset Manager on the performance of
third-party contractors against their Service Level Agreements.
* Use Handheld PDA for acknowledging, recording, closing, or
reassigning tasks and or repairs orders.
* Adopt appropriate methods when executing inspections, works and
repairs including use of suitable clothing, PPE, tools, and equipment.
* Other relevant duties as determined by the Organisation.
3. REQUIREMENTS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* **Apply on the website** years? experience in a similar role.
* Class B Drivers Licence.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland/EU.
* Excellent Written and Oral English.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Ability to act on own initiative without supervision.
* Flexibility in approach to tasks.
* Ability to deliver all outputs to a high standard.
* NFQ Level 6 Apprenticeship or Senior Craft?s Certificate in one
of the following Trades:
* Electrical.
* Plumbing.
* Carpentry/Joinery.
_DESIRABLE:_
* Experienced in the maintenance or installation of Heat Pumps.
* Portable Appliance Testing Qualified.
* Registered Gas Installer.
4. BENEFITS
SALARY
Competitive salary commensurate with an applicant?s qualifications
and experience.
PENSION
Co-operative Housing Ireland offers a defined contribution pension
scheme. Employees have access to the scheme on successful completion
of their six-month probationary period.
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE
Travel and subsistence will be paid at CHI rates.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Annual leave will be **Apply on the website** days (exclusive of
public holidays), plus an additional 3 Privilege days per year.
E-WORKING ALLOWANCE
Electronic Working Allowance is paid daily for remote working during
COVID **Apply on the website** pandemic.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Continuous professional development opportunities and relevant
training/education courses are supported by the Organisation.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews
based on applications and CVs submitted. The short-listing selection
criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in this
job description. Please note that all posts are subject to Garda
Vetting.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**:**APPLY
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NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
HOW TO APPLY: INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A CV AND COVER
LETTER TO **Apply on the website**
(Co-operative Housing Ireland does not require the assistance of
recruitment agencies at this time).
_CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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