Organisational Background
Our client, Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is the national organisation representing, promoting, and developing co-operative housing in Ireland. Since their foundation in 1973 they have provided over 8,000 homes through homeownership, shared ownership and social rented co-operatives. CHI currently employs approximately 100 colleagues.
They are committed to sustaining their current development pipeline by adding between 500 – 700 new homes every year. The majority of their homes are wholly owned by the organisation, and they manage over 5.000 homes across Ireland.
CHI are members of the Community and Voluntary Pillar of Social Partnership and participate in numerous forums on housing and social policy. Internationally, they are members of Housing Europe and the International Cooperative Alliance, including its sector groups, Cooperatives Europe and Cooperative Housing International.
CHI is a Tier 3 Approved Housing Body and registered charity and is subject to regulation by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority and the Charities Regulator. CHI is a member of the Housing Alliance.
Role:
CHI is seeking to recruit a full-time, permanent Maintenance Technician. 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 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 CHI 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 CHI 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.
- If necessary, on a rostered basis provide on-call emergency response as managed by National Contact Centre or CHI’s 3rd Party Call Centre for out of hours emergencies.
Qualifications/Skills
Essential
· NFQ Level 6 Apprenticeship or Senior Craft’s Certificate in Electrical or 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
· Register Gas Installer
· 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.
Conditions of Employment
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. (CHI operates a performance-based salary model that allows for annual salary increases on a set salary range through performance).
Annual Leave
Annual leave will be 22 days (exclusive of 10 public holidays), plus an additional 3 Privilege days per year. Annual leave increases through length of service and can also be additionally accrued as paid time off in lieu of overtime (TOIL).
Pension
Co-operative Housing Ireland offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Employees have access to the scheme on successful completion of their six-month probationary period.
Training & Development
Continuous professional development, training & further education courses, study & exam leave and professional membership fees are paid for at CHI’s discretion where relevant.
Travel & Subsistence
Travel and subsistence expenses will be paid according to CHI Policy, similar to public sector rates.
*Please note that all posts are subject to Garda Vetting.