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Mon Jul 31 2023

Fri Aug 11 2023

Mon Sep 4 2023

Part-Time

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Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

14

196

Yes

Caretaker Advertisement
The Employee will work 10 hours per week.
The salary of the Caretaker is €13 per hour and the hours are subject to the usual tax and social security requirements.
The position is subject to Garda vetting.
Due discretion is expected in matters of a confidential nature.

Duties & Responsibilities;
- Opening and closing of the school/general security related duties, including being a keyholder outside of school times.
- Maintenance and repair of school furniture, windows, fixtures and fittings etc.
- Upkeep of school and renewal of paintwork.
- Maintenance of outdoor spaces.
- Planning larger maintenance projects with the Principal
- General cleaning of school, window cleaning, disposal of rubbish, green areas tidying, etc. Liaising with the school's cleaning staff.
- Monitoring efficiency of heating system and monitoring efficiency of electricity and water meters
- Looking after general repairs.
- To note and arrange for the receipt of stores and other materials for general use, & for the transfer of stores, equipment & similar materials.
- Health and safety responsibilities.
- Strict compliance with school's Child Safeguarding Policy.
- Other related duties as prescribed by the Principal/BoM.

Experience and skills required;
- Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in general maintenance and ground-keeping skills.
- Experience of holding a position of responsibility is preferred.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards and the ability to improve the school environment is required.
- Excellent DIY skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- An ability to work independently and show initiative.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and compliance with school Child Safeguarding Policy.

The successful candidate must be a good communicator with adults and children, professional, confidential and must understand how their role is crucial to providing a physical environment that nurtures and encourages student learning. The role requires the person to be flexible in their hours of work and be required to work outside of normal hours to safely provide maintenance and to make facilities available.