Maintenance Assistant

About the role

This hands‑on position supports the Maintenance Department at Sheen Falls Lodge, reporting to the Maintenance Manager. You will help keep the hotel and its grounds operating smoothly by performing a wide range of repair and preventative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and replace defective equipment parts and carry out routine preventative maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure building systems run efficiently.
• Assemble, install and repair pipe systems, plumbing and related equipment.
• Paint and repair roofs, gutters, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall and other building structures as required.

Required profile

• Qualification or extensive experience in plumbing, with at least two years of general maintenance experience.
• Broad knowledge of electrical, carpentry, boiler repair, generator maintenance and painting.
• Valid, clean driver’s licence.
• Ability to work independently, follow written and oral directives and prioritise tasks without supervision.

Required skills

• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Boiler repair
• Generator maintenance
• Painting
• Pipe installation and repair
• Building maintenance equipment operation

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Meals on duty and employee parking
• Full training, uniforms and employee discounts at sister properties
• Recognition awards, free golf at Ring of Kerry Golf Club and on‑site gym
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, work anniversary rewards, birthday celebrations and referral bonus