Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Maintenance Assistant
Reporting To:
Facilities, Environment, Health and Safety Manager
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Carrigaline, IE
Job Specification: Facilities Maintenance Caretaker
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Caretake / Maintenance Operative
Department: Facilities
Reporting To: FEHS Manager
1. Job Summary
The Maintenance Caretaker is responsible for the overall cleanliness, and physical upkeep of the property and its buildings. This role combines hands-on technical maintenance with daily operational duties to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all staff and visitors.
2. Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks across various areas, including:
- Building Fabric: Handle minor carpentry, door hardware maintenance, office furniture adjustments, and paint touch-ups.
- Plumbing: Basic repairs to taps, toilets, clear blockages.
- Electrical (Non-Licensed): Assisting with basic electrical checks under supervision.
- Grounds Maintenance: Outdoor Maintenance: Maintain external pathways, courtyards, and parking areas by weeding, clearing leaves and clearing litter.
- Weather Response: Perform preventative gritting ahead of predicted cold snaps and snow clearing across entrances and driveways during adverse winter conditions.
- Waste Coordination: Monitor the central bin areas, arrange for proper waste disposal, and ensure bottle/cans return bin is emptied frequently.
- Contractor Liaison: Assist in gathering quotes and escorting external trade professionals for repairs sitewide, issuing the permit to work and ensuring the facility is safe to return to use after works.
- Digital Literacy: Ability to use facility management systems, log maintenance tickets electronically, and respond to email queries.
- Help maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work completed and materials used.
- Adhere strictly to all company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe working practices.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by the FEHS Manager Facilities Lead or Senior Maintenance Technician.
3. Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Experience in a trade or a facilities role is an advantage.
- Experience: Previous experience in a maintenance role, general labour, or similar practical work environment is preferred.
- Driving Licence: A full, clean Irish driving licence is required as the role may involve collecting supplies.
4. Skills & Attributes
- Practical Aptitude: Experience in the use of hand and power tools is required.
- Physical Stamina: Capable of performing physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Problem-Solving: Basic ability to identify and report issues accurately.
- Teamwork: A strong team player, willing to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others as well as on own initiative.
- Communication: Good verbal communication skills to liaise with colleagues and report information clearly.
- Reliability & Punctuality: Dependable and committed to consistent attendance and punctuality is essential.
- Safety Conscious: A strong commitment to health and safety is imperative for the role.
5. Working Conditions
- The role involves working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Working at heights e.g., on ladders, MEWPs or roofs.
- Exposure to various noise levels, dust, and common maintenance materials.
- Typical working hours are 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Friday, flexibility is required for urgent repairs or planned maintenance activities outside normal working hours like late evenings/weekends.
