HOUSING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (WATERFORD AND CLONMEL AREA) ?
PERMANENT CONTRACT
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF HOUSING
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT (SOUTH EAST REGION). THE POST WILL BE BASED IN
WATERFORD AND WILL INVOLVE TRAVEL TO SURROUNDING AREAS AS WELL AS
CLONMEL.
_OBJECTIVE OF THE POST:_ To work within the South East Services team
to support people in exiting homelessness and sustaining their
housing, by carrying out required repair and maintenance work and
other tenancy management tasks as required.
_KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLES INCLUDE:_
* Maintain South East Simon owned or leased units in good order by
establishing a maintenance schedule and ensuring it is completed.
* Carry out general repair works in the area of repair of fixtures,
carpentry, painting and plumbing.
* Carry out cleaning of communal areas and removal / disposal of
items as required.
* Maintenance of yards, front and back gardens.
* Respond to emergencies and damage and arrange for prompt repair.
* Assist new tenants in moving into apartments and demonstrate as
required any cleaning, maintenance or property management tasks that
they may need to be aware of.
* Take a non-judgmental, positive approach to build relationships
with service users which are based on respect and empowerment.
* Identify cost saving opportunities and act upon or communicate
them as appropriate.
* Assist with obtaining multiple quotes for contracted work and
ensure cost effectiveness of contracted work and of the purchase of
parts and supplies.
* Maintain records on maintenance work completed, health and safety
checks etc.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* Competence in high quality household maintenance and repair
* Skills in domestic household management (budgeting, bill payment,
cleaning, organising repairs)
* Health & Safety knowledge
* Fire Safety knowledge
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Skills in handling challenging behaviour
* Ability to work under pressure
* Belief in housing as a right
* Non-judgmental attitude
* Positive attitude toward tenants? potential for housing success
and stability
* Full clean driver?s license
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The Application Form and Recruitment Pack (with full role profile and
personal specification) for the role is attached below. It is also
available on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
