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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-2460295
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    SAINT COLMCILLE'S GAA CLUB, 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: 27 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 07 Sep 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. 

This role involves working as part of a dedicated and experienced team to maintain the gardens and nature trails in our busy visitor Eco-centre.
It is an interesting and varied role, involving physical and manual work outdoors all year round.  Flexibility is needed, as well as an interest in gardening and organic horticulture.  

Duties:
- Preparing seed beds
- Digging, sowing and harvesting a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and legumes
- Watering plants in polytunnels, plant beds and vegetable patches
- Maintenance of lawns and common areas
- Use of gardening power tools, e.g. lawnmower, strimmer, hedge trimmer
- Comply with correct procedures and protocols for organic certification
- Correct use of compost and manure
- Weeding and clearing areas as needed.

What we offer:
- excellent opportunity to gain quality, hands-on experience in all aspects of organic horticulture and grow amazing food
- QQI training provided to assist you in your chosen career
- Great place to work 
- Team support

This position is based in Sonairte Visitor Eco-centre and Gardens, The Ninch, Laytown, Co. Meath.  For more information and enquiries please contact the CE Supervisor Cathy Kerrigan on 085-164 0876 or email c.kerrigan@emcdc.ie
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