Maintenance Technician

Overview

Co-operative Housing Ireland is the national organisation representing, promoting and developing co-operative housing in Ireland. Since our foundation in 1973 we have provided nearly 5,500 homes through homeownership, shared ownership and social rented co-operatives. As an Approved Housing Body (AHB), we work with Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants and developers. We currently manage over 5,000 properties across Ireland.

Role

Co-operative Housing Ireland is seeking to recruit a full-time, permanent Maintenance Technician (Plumber). The position will report to the Regional Maintenance Manager. This role is based on a 35-hour week (Monday to Friday), although some evening and weekend working will be required. The role is predominantly field based but will have an administrative base in Co-operative Housing Ireland's Limerick Office, located at Unit B8 LEDP Campus, Roxboro Road, Co. Limerick, V94 C66H.

The Maintenance Technician (Plumber) will be a member of the Regional Asset Management Team with responsibility for the maintenance and repairs to Co-operative Housing Ireland properties.

Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the Regional Asset Manager and Regional Maintenance Manager on the provision of a repairs and maintenance service for Co-operative Housing Ireland Properties.
• This will include the assessment of maintenance complaints from members and housing officers, the execution of the repairs or in coordination with the Asset Management Contact Centre recommending a third-party contractor and a scope of works for the execution of the repairs.
• Carry out quality control and quality assurance inspections of works carried out by third party contractors.
• Advising the Regional Asset Manager on the performance of third-party contractors against their Service Level Agreements.
• Carry out maintenance inspections of Units, Common Areas and Co-operative Housing Ireland Offices, reporting on defects and repair requirements, identifying any health & safety risks to tenants, visitors, or employees, executing repairs where necessary and/or planning with the Asset Management Helpdesk for a third-party contractor to execute any required specialist works.
• Execution of Fire Safety Block Inspections and reporting of all defects and faults planning with the Asset Management Helpdesk for a third-party contractor to execute and required specialist works.
• Use of the 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 appropriate clothing, PPE, tools, and equipment.
• If necessary, on a rostered basis provide on-call emergency response as managed by National Contact Centre or Co-operative Housing Ireland's 3rd Party Call Centre for out of hours emergencies.

Qualifications/Skills

• NFQ Level 6 Apprenticeship or Senior Craft's Certificate in Plumbing trades
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role
• Must be demonstrable through CV.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland
• Class B Irish Drivers Licence
• Registered Gas Installer
• Portable Appliance Testing Qualified
• Experience in the maintenance or installation of Heat Pumps

Attributes

• Must have an excellent of written and oral English.
• Must have initiative and the ability to work under own initiative without supervision.
• Will need to possess excellent organisational skills.
• Ensures that all outputs are delivered to a high standard.

What We Offer

• 22 Days Annual Leave + additional 3 Company Privileges Days
• Annual leave increase to 30 days linked to long service
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Generous Company Pension Scheme Contribution Options to choose from, up to 12% Employer Contribution
• Income Protection
• Life cover / death in service
• Paid Company Sick Leave Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV via the Apply for this Job Button.

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018).

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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