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Special School

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Co-Educational

Catholic

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Duties and Responsibilities

Opening and closing of the school/ general security related duties, including being a key holder outside of school times.
Monitor the arrival and dispersal of morning and evening school transport.
Maintenance and repair of school furniture, windows, fixtures, and fittings etc.
General gardening duties -upkeep of school sensory garden , out door classroom, maintenance of other outdoor spaces.
General cleaning of school, buffing hallways, disposal of rubbish, shredding, filling dispensers in toilets, liaising with school's cleaning staff.
Monitoring efficiency of heating system , electricity and water meters, school lift, electric gates etc liaising with contractors associated with these services.
Arrange the receipt of store items, materials of general use and for the transfer of store items, equipment and similar materials whilst maintaining an inventory of same.
Health and safety responsibilities.
Strict compliance with the school's Child Safeguarding Policy.
Other related tasks/duties as prescribed by the Principal/BOM.

Salary:
Salary is in line with Department of Education pay scales with an annual salary of
€31, 470 euro per year when working full time hours of 40 hours per week.
The salary of caretaker is €15.13 per hour and the hours are subject to the usual tax and social security requirements.
The hours are 8.15 am -4.15 pm per week Monday to Friday inclusive.

Please note:
The position is subject to Garda Vetting.
Due discretion is required in matters of a confidential nature.
Compliance with Child Safeguarding paramount.

Experience:
Experience in this field of work is desirable.
A qualification in a trade desirable but not essential.
Experience of holding a position of responsibility is preferred.
A commitment to maintaining a high standard of school environment essential.
Excellent DIY skills.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Must be able to work as part of a team of over 50 people essential and uphold the ethos and culture of School of the Holy Spirit.
Must also be able to work independently and show initiative.

The successful candidate must:
-Be a good communicator with adults and children.
-Be professional and confidential.
-Understand how their role is crucial to providing a physical environment that nurtures and encourages student learning.
-Be flexible in their hours of work.
-Safely provide maintenance.
- Be prepared to liaise with Principal, Deputy Principal, teachers, SNA's, Ancillary staff, visiting teachers/professionals, maintenance contractors etc.