Craftworker - Carpenter
Dublin
Description
Job Summary
Carlow County Council invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the permanent post of Craftworker - Carpenter.
The Craftworker - Carpenter shall arrange under the direction of the Senior Executive Engineer or any other such grade as may be determined, in the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work including those set out hereunder:
The Craftworker - Carpenter shall arrange under the direction of the Senior Executive Engineer or any other such grade as may be determined, in the efficient execution of all works in his/her area of charge and discharge all other duties related to his/her work including those set out hereunder:
- Be responsible for performing duties relevant to a recognised trade.
- Take directions from and report to appropriate Line Manager/Supervisor.
- Carpentry and joinery work associated with local authority planned and reactive maintenance repairs including minor associated trade works i.e. tiling & painting. Craftworker to clean and tidy up and make good after works.
- Carry out maintenance and repairs to council houses, traveller halting sites and council buildings as directed.
- Be responsible for completion of timesheets, worksheets, record sheets, job report sheets and shall also be responsible for making returns and other forms of documentation as required.
- Cooperate with use of all new technology and revised systems of work, new plant and introduction of online time returns.
- Cooperate with all forms of mobile communications and use a phone provided by Carlow County Council. To use apps on smartphones, information technology equipment including cameras and handheld technology on receipt of training.
- Cooperate with the introduction of low value purchase cards, fuel charge cards, etc.
- Cooperate with Code of Practice for the maintenance of essential services.
- Comply with all organisational policies, procedures and legislation.
- Adhere to Health and Safety legislation/procedures at all times.
- Attend Training Courses as directed.
- Protective clothing to be worn when required and when requested.
- Flexibility to adapt and work between multiple work locations associated with reactive emergency repair requests.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website: www.carlow.ie
Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
- Have a FETAC Level 6 (incl. Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate) or equivalent in Carpentry
- Have good knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation and regulations, their implications for the organization and the employee, and their application in the workplace
- Hold a current clean full Irish driving licence (minimum Class B) a copy of which must be included with the application form
- A minimum of 1 years’ experience in carpentry and joinery works following successful completion of apprenticeship
Contact Details
Human Resource Section
Carlow County Council
County Buildings, Athy Road
Carlow
R93 E7R7
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