About this role
Duties to include: To carry out small repairs and complete minor home/gardening tasks for older people who are clients of the Kildare Small Jobs Service. (2 Positions) Duties will include: To assess and carry out minor maintenance/repairs - e,g, Cleaning windows, moving furniture, changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, taking items down from the attic, installing security chains/locks, installing non wired smoke alarms, minor paint and touch up decorating jobs etc. To assess and carry out minor gardening - e.g. mowing lawns, potting plants, clearing pathways, wedding etc. To ensure the relevant equipment/materials are used To complete relevant paperwork To ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines and policies/procedures Compiling with all Kildare Small Jobs policies and procedures, including those for use of the company vehicle, phone etc. To work with the Kildare Small Jobs administration staff on a daily basis To assist with the handling of customer queries To attend meetings and training courses where necessary To be helpful, friendly and respectful when dealing with clients. To report any concerns about the health, well-being or living conditions of clients to the CE Supervisor To take part in regular mentoring/supervision sessions with the CE Supervisor To maintain a flexible approach to all aspects of the job and undertake other duties as required/requested by the CE Supervisor Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications: No specific qualifications necessary as full training will be provided. Previous maintenance, repair & gardening experience would be an asset. A full clean driving licence is required, category B. The candidate will ideally demonstrate a friendly caring approach with good phone manner, have good organisational skills and have some handyperson/repair/DIY/gardening/Household skills. For more information contact David O Connor [email protected] / 086-0210160. CE Scheme Skills