Deactivated

Primary

Mon May 15 2023

Fri May 26 2023

Mon Aug 7 2023

Permanent

1

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Girls with Infant Boys

Catholic

DEIS 1

26

226

Yes

This is a full-time position (25 Hours per week)

The successful candidate will ideally have:
• A trade qualification or experience in carpentry and/or plumbing
• A good standard of English
• Experience in general maintenance and ground-keeping skills
• A good understanding of caretaking duties, to include health and safety legislation and security responsibilities
• Excellent DIY skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• An ability to work independently and show initiative
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and compliance with School Child Protection Policy.

Some of the responsibilities (though not exhaustive) of the role include:
• General upkeep of school by ensuring that the school facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard, so as to be a safe place for children all year round.
• Ensuring that furniture, equipment and fittings are maintained to a high standard.
• Cleaning duties as well as liaising and working closely with school cleaners.
• Upkeep and renewal of paintwork.
• Identifying tasks/duties to be carried out in consultation with the Principal/Board of Management.
• Planning larger maintenance projects with the Principal and other professionals and assisting with their delivery.
• Opening and closing of the school/general security related duties including being First keyholder.
• Health and safety responsibilities

From time to time the successful applicant may be required to work outside normal school hours to safely provide maintenance and to make facilities available.

The appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and background checks and a certification of fitness to work from a GP.
The Position is subject to a 6 month probation period.

Please mark envelope "Caretaker Application."