Caretaker/Maintenance Person
| Published | July 9, 2026 |
| Location | Donegal, Ireland |
| Category | Management |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Description
Job Description
Corcreggan Mill is seeking a practical, reliable and experienced individual to join our team on a part-time basis.
This is a hands-on role involving the day-to-day maintenance, upkeep and presentation of our buildings, grounds and facilities. We are looking for someone who is practical, proactive and capable of working on their own initiative. The successful candidate will be trusted to identify issues, prioritise work and maintain high standards across the site with minimal supervision.
Hours
30 hours per week - Flexible
Flexible arrangements for the right candidate
Occasional on-call support may be required.
Key Responsibilities
Site Maintenance
General site upkeep and maintenance
General repairs and preventative maintenance
Basic painting and decorating
Minor plumbing, carpentry and DIY tasks
Waste management and bin handling
Carrying out routine inspections and resolving issues requiring attention
Assisting with larger maintenance and improvement projects
Grounds & Facilities
Lawn care, grass cutting and general grounds maintenance
Strimming, weeding and hedge maintenance
Helping to ensure the site remains safe, tidy and presented to a high standard at all times
About You
Previous experience in construction, building maintenance, property maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, farming or a similar practical trade is essential
Able to work independently and manage your own workload
Trustworthy, dependable and highly self-motivated
Practical with good problem-solving skills and common sense
Comfortable turning your hand to a wide variety of tasks
Takes pride in maintaining high standards, completing jobs properly and will look after the site as if it were your own
Full driving licence required
This role would suit someone who enjoys varied work, takes ownership of their responsibilities and is looking for regular hours with flexibility.
It may particularly appeal to someone who is semi-retired, returning to work after a period of unemployment/illness, or someone looking for a start in property maintenance career.
Sector: accommodation and food service activities
Career Level
Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
Languages: English C1-Advanced
Desirable
Ability Skills:Interpersonal Skills, Skilled Trade(s)
Competency Skills:Decision Making, Problem Solving, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
Competency Skills:Safepass
Specialising In:construction, property maintenance
Driving Licence:Full B
Please send your resume/CV
