Regional Maintenance Manager (Cork or Limerick)

The Position

Reporting to: Regional Asset Manager

Department: Asset Management & Property Services

Place of Work: Hybrid – Cork or Limerick

Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Co-operative Housing Ireland

Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI) is the national organisation representing, promoting, and developing co-operative housing in Ireland. 

CHI is an Approved Housing Body (AHB) and a member of the Housing Alliance. CHI work with various stakeholders in the housing sector, including Local Authorities, Government, aspiring homeowners, tenants, and developers and is subject to regulation by the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority and the Charities Regulator. 

Since our foundation in 1973 we have provided nearly 5,500 homes through homeownership, shared ownership, and social rented co-operatives. With our membership of democratically controlled local co-operatives, we continue to manage over 4,000 homes across Ireland. 

Role:

CHI is seeking a full-time, permanent Regional Maintenance Manager to work Monday - Friday. The position will report to the Regional Asset Manager. The role will be based in either our Cork or Limerick Office, however, travel across the Munster and Connacht regions is expected.

The Regional Maintenance Manager will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of the cyclical, planned and reactive maintenance programmes for our housing stock in the Munster/Connacht Region, comprising of approximately 2100 units. In particular, the Regional Maintenance Manger will be responsible for ensuring, tracking and reporting on the statutory compliance of our houses, apartment and blocks with respect to the cyclical maintenance programme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring safe homes for our member tenants and a safe working environment for our staff and contractors through compliance with relevant statutory standards and the AHB Regulator’s Property and Asset Standards.


• Ensuring properties meets the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. Tracking, reporting and arranging necessary remedial works on foot of Local Authority Inspections.


• Assisting the Regional Asset Manager in the delivery of the annual component replacement and deep retrofit. This will include quality assurance visits and liaison with 3rd party consultants and contractors.


• Supervision and monthly reporting to the Regional Asset Manager on the Regional Asset Management budget.


• Ensuring that the procurement of services and materials within area of responsibility is in compliance with CHI’s procurement policy.


• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with core external stakeholders e.g. Contractors and Local Authorities.


• Liaising with and support the Asset Management Helpdesk in the management, delivery, and supervision (quality assurance) of member’s requests for responsive/emergency repairs.


• Supporting the Asset Management Survey Team in the execution of the annual 20% Stock Condition Survey in area of responsibility.


• Supporting Housing Management in the delivery of excellent service to our members.


• Attending in-person and online This may necessitate travel to Dublin and elsewhere in the country.


• Performance management of the Regional Maintenance Technician team (2-5 staff).


• Ensuring CHI Maintenance Technicians are appropriately qualified and certified on an ongoing basis.


• Supporting staff to deliver on their goals and reviewing performance.

Requirements

• NFQ Level 7 qualification in a property, engineering, or construction discipline or NFQ Level 6 Qualification in an electrical, construction or engineering-based trade.


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar asset management, facilities management, or maintenance role.


• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading a team in an asset management or maintenance context and strong interpersonal skills.


• Full, clean ‘Class B’ EU driver’s licence.


• Experience in the procurement of services and materials (desirable not essential).


• Membership of a relevant professional organisation with an asset management focus (e.g. SCSI, RICS, EI) (desirable not essential).


• Experience in using CAFM or CRM.


• Conscientious with a high attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary Bands


• 22 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays


• 3 Days of Annual Company Privilege Days


• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options


• Generous Company Pension Contributions with Life Assurance


• Paid Sick leave Scheme


• Educational Assistance Program


• Paid Study & Exam Leave

Selection Process 

How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter via the Apply for this Job Button.

Co-operative Housing Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

All documentation received by Co-operative Housing Ireland will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Acts & General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR; 2018).