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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-2471001
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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: 21 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 22 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.



Duties

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

Working as part of an experienced and dedicated team to maintain our multi-award winning organic community garden.  You will assist us to keep our beautiful heritage village clean and tidy.  An interest in organic horticulture and garden is an advantage for this role.  Please note that is an outdoor role involving manual work all year round.

Duties include:
- General upkeep of the garden and woods
- Digging and moving soil
- Hedge trimming
- Pruning trees and shrubs
- Lawn maintenance
- Keeping pathways clean and clear
- Litter control in the garden and village
- Planting trees, flowers and vegetables
- Cleaning and maintenance of our fishpond
- Taking care of the raised beds
- Weed removal
- Safe use, handling and storage of all garden tools and equipment
- Assist with community events, Christmas, Hallowe'en, etc.

What we offer:
- a great place to work
- full training and support from a hardworking team
- the opportunity to get QQI certificates in all aspects of horticulture
- be part of a community and make a difference 

This position is based in Julianstown, Co. Meath
For more information please contact the CE Supervisor Cathy Kerrigan on 085-164 0876 or email c.kerrigan@emcdc.ie
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