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Maintenance Person - Cathedral Grounds, Mullingar

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    Women's Community Project (Mullingar) Association CLG,
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    Ref: #CES-2460651
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    Cathedral of Christ the King, Bishop's Gate Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 EF82
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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: 29 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 09 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. 

The programme will give the successful applicants the opportunity for practical work experience of 19.5 hours per weekly in conjunction with studying towards a QQI Major Award in their chosen career. The work experience and training will enable applicants to secure future employment opportunities.  All training cost are funded 100% through the programme.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 
To follow a maintenance and cleaning schedule set out by Parish Office.
To collect litter, sweep all steps of Cathedral and keep weed free (manually).
To maintain and keep tidy the Monk’s Garden, keep all kerbing weed free (manually), keep Blessed Mary and St Joseph statues and graves clean along with metal railings and posts.
To clean and maintain toilet (this is only opened at masses times/funerals for Parishioners). This is not open at other times. 

Duties at the Parish Centre:
Setting up for classes, meetings and functions within the Parish Community Centre, Bishopsgate St, Mullingar.  
Assist with General Maintenance of Centre and surrounding grounds.  Supervision/patrolling of premises and maintaining a security presence.

Person Specification:  
Experience of maintenance/gardening desirable, good organisational and time management skills.  Good interpersonal and communication skills.  Ability to act on own initiative and a willingness to take instructions
Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
Applicants must supply two suitable character references and be prepared to complete the online Garda vetting application process.  
Please contact your local DSP/Intreo offices to check your eligibility and for further information please call 044-9344509 or Email your CV to: mmcknight@wcpmullingar.ie and Short listing will apply.
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