Maintenance & Facilities Operative

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance & Facilities Operative to join the facilities team at a modern multi‑building campus in South Dublin. The role is hands‑on and focuses on keeping the site safe, efficient and welcoming through planned maintenance, reactive repairs and general facilities support.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across buildings, grounds and site facilities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, diagnose faults and complete minor repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections, identify defects and ensure timely resolution.
• Perform basic maintenance on building services such as plumbing, lighting, heating, ventilation and other essential systems, referring specialist work to external contractors when needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and monitor outstanding repair requests.
• Assist with daily site opening and closing procedures and ensure security of the premises.
• Check fire safety systems, emergency equipment and building compliance, escalating concerns as required.
• Identify health and safety risks and support compliance with site policies.
• Prepare meeting rooms, training spaces and communal areas, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Coordinate contractor access, oversee works and ensure safety and security procedures are followed.
• Maintain tools, equipment and stores, monitoring stock levels and replenishing when necessary.
• Provide general facilities support and assist with additional operational duties.

Required profile

• Previous experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities or property services.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• Physically capable of manual handling and working safely at height.
• Reliable, well‑organised and proactive with a flexible approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.

Required skills

• Basic mechanical maintenance.
• Electrical maintenance.
• Plumbing systems maintenance.
• Building services knowledge (lighting, heating, ventilation).
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary €30,000‑€40,000 per year.
• Pension scheme and additional benefits.
• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Opportunity to work on a modern campus with a supportive team.