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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-2461074
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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: 31 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 11 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. 

We are looking for someone to assist us with the maintenance and upkeep of our busy GAA grounds and pitches in Bettystown and Laytown.  Working as part of a dedicated and experienced team, this is a varied role involving manual work outdoors all year round.  An interest in the GAA and gaelic games is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.  Applicants need to be flexible, hard-working and willing to learn.

Duties:
- work to an agreed schedule of work agreed with the CE Supervisor and Club committee
- Cutting grass on pitches, sidelines, and perimeters
- Line and mark pitches using line marking machine
- Prepare pitches for matches and training including putting out flags and goalposts and tidying away afterwards
- Strimming banks and hedges around the grounds and along the roadside
- Cleaning and maintenance of Astro turf pitches using correct machinery
- Minor goalpost repairs
- Checking advertisement signs weekly and repair as needed
- Cleaning and maintenance of all tools and machinery before and after use
- Weeding 
- Regular litter picking of carpark and pitches 
- Emptying bins weekly
- Assist with carpark stewarding during matches and events
- Small repairs and painting 
- Keeping work area clean and tidy
- Safe use and storage of all tools and equipment

East Meath Community Development CE Program is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What we offer:
- Training in all aspects of Sportsground Maintenance 
- Opportunity to get QQI training in Horticulture modules
- be part of a busy and growing GAA Club in East Meath
- Great working environment

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