General Operative

• Ballymun Road, Dublin, Ireland


• Fixed Term Contract, Full time


• € 36,407 \- 44,087


• Fluent English


• Closing date: September 22, 2026 11:00 PM

Who We Are
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St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities and their families in 170 locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports 1,953 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members. St. Michael’s House is a company funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE), TUSLA and the Department of Education and Skills. (Figures from 1st May 2021\). St. Michael’s House supports include; Residential supports and Independent
Skills and attributes
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• Full clean driving license and use of a car


• Hold a valid Safe Pass card


• 3 years working in a similar maintenance role

Description
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Maintenance General Operative

Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (3 years)

39 hours per week

St. Michael’s House provides a comprehensive range of services and supports to men, women, and children with disabilities, and their families in over 200locations in the greater Dublin Area. It supports c. 2,300 people and this has an impact on thousands of family members.

Key Role:

• To support the Grounds Foreman in the completion of assigned grounds/gardening work tasks throughout the organisation, and ensure works are completed and closed out appropriately.


• To undertake such additional duties as might reasonably be requested by line Management (Estates Managers).


• Please refer to job description for full details.

Requirements

Qualification / Skills / Essential Criteria:

• 3 years working in a similar maintenance role


• Relevant health and safety training appropriate for the completion and management of maintenance works.


• They should also hold a valid “Safe Pass” card.


• A Clean Driving Licence and own Vehicle for use in carrying out their role is essential.

What we offer:

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental\*)


• Premium Payments


• Sick Pay Scheme


• Paid Maternity Leave


• Pension


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Generous Annual Leave


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Comprehensive Induction


• Training / CPD


• Career Progression

Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with the June 2026 HSE revised consolidated GENERAL OPERATIVE (5487\) pay scale (point 1; €36,407– point 9; €44,087 per annum based on working a 39 hour week). Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay\-scale above.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 23rd September 2026 at 5 pm.

Informal enquiries to: Sebastian Dean – Head of Technical Services sebastian.dean@smh.ie

How to Apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.


• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this position with St. Michael’s House.


• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

*A panel may be formed should this role become vacant again over the next 12 months*

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.

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