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Ground worker Caretaker / Maintenance

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    Manor St John Youth Service
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    Ref: #CES-2465200
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    MANOR ST JOHN YOUTH SERVICES, Manor St John Ctr, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 AW8P
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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: 20 Aug 2026
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    Closing On: 01 Oct 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 to include 
General Grounds  Caretaker / Maintenance work such as
•	General upkeep of Campus Grounds, including park, carpark and pathways, green areas.
•	Litter pick up & waste management
•	Grass Cutting, Weeding, Spraying, Planting, Shrub pruning etc..
•	Responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Community Garden and Polytunnel. 
        (Raised Beds, Sheds, pathways)
•	Care and maintenance of Horticulture Tools and Equipment
•	Adherence to all Health & Safety Guidelines and Policies & Procedures 
•	Good Communications skills required
•	Ability to follow instructions and task lists.
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