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Maintenance Assistant – Galway City

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    Ability West
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    Ref: #CES-2458792
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    ABILITY WEST, Blackrock House, Dún Na Carraige, Blackrock, Salthill, Co. Galway, H91 R254
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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: 17 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 28 Aug 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.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.



Duties

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

Duties include:
General repairs such as painting, decoration, basic carpentry. 
Maintenance of grounds including planting, mowing lawns, weeding and using a strimmer. 
Treating affected areas with fertilizer and weed killer. 
Moving items such as furniture and equipment.

Requirements:
Garda Vetting will be required for this role.
Must be in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment for 12 months (some payments may qualify candidates after 6 months).

Please note that own transport is required for this position and a full clean driving license is necessary.

For further information please call Breda Kerans – CE Supervisor – 087 675 1415 or email bredak@abilitywest.ie
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