We are seeking to recruit a full-time, permanent Maintenance Technician (Plumber). The position will report to the Regional Maintenance Management. 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.

The Maintenance Technician (Plumber) will be a member of the Regional Asset Management Team with responsibility for the maintenance and repairs of approximately 1800 units of accommodation.

Key responsibilities include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Works in conjunction with the Regional Asset Manager and Regional Maintenance Manager on the provision of a repairs and maintenance service for all 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 company 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.

Qualifications/Skills Essential

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

Desirable

Portable Appliance Testing Qualified

Experience in the maintenance or installation of Heat Pumps

In addition, the candidates will be required to demonstrate the following 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.