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General Maintenance Person/Garden Operative

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    East Meath Community Development Company Limited by Guarantee
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    Ref: #CES-2445749
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    Pilltown Road, Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 XP60
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    No of positions: 1
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    Community Employment Programme
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    19.5 hours per week
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    Community Employment Programme Rates
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    Published On: 01 May 2026
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    Closing On: 12 Jun 2026

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

To register your interest you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.



Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career. 

Working as part of an experienced and dedicated team to maintain our multi-award winning organic community garden and woods.  You will assist us to keep our beautiful heritage village clean and tidy.

Duties:
- General upkeep of the community garden and woodland walkway at the 
 south side of the village
- Follow a schedule of seasonal work - daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
- Digging and moving soil 
- Hedge trimming and grass cutting
- Lawn maintenance
- Keeping pathways clean and clear
- Litter picking in the garden and village
- Planting and watering trees, flowers and vegeables
- Weeding
- Cleaning and maintenance of our fishpond
- Safe use, handling and storage of all garden tools and equipment
- Assist with setting up and clearing up at our community events, e.g. Christmas, Hallowe'en etc.

This position is based in Julianstown, Co. Meath.
East Meath Community Development CE Project is an equal opportunities employer.
An interest in organic horticulture and gardening is required for this position.  This is an outdoor role with manual work all year round.

What we offer:
- great team environment
- support from a dedicated committee
- learn on the job from an experienced team
- accredited training to support your career development

For more information and enquiries contact CE Supervisor Cathy Kerrigan on 085-164 0876 or email c.kerrigan@emcdc.ie
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