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Senior School

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63

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St. Oliver Plunkett's is a primary school with 63 pupils. The role of school caretaker is integral to maintaining a safe and secure school environment for students and staff.

We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, hardworking individual to work with us as caretaker. This is a permanent position, starting with 20 hours per week. There is a six month probation period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the maintenance and repair of school facilities, including minor repairs, painting, carpentry and general upkeep across the school building and grounds.
Liaising with trades people/contractors to arrange the delivery and transfer of materials and supplies as necessary.
Ensuring safe access to school grounds during bad weather and attending site for safety prior to school re-opening.
Assisting with the set up and takedown of activities for the full range of school events including seating, stage, display boards etc.
Security: Open and/or close the school each day, as directed by the principal. Being a keyholder, attending to alarm call outs.
Cleaning: Oversee work of cleaners and take responsibility for defined areas of the school building: shared spaces/school hall/ flooring buffing etc. Ensuring the general tidiness of the school, disposal of rubbish, mopping spillages, dealing with blockages etc.
Responsibility for the maintenance of school grounds including; mowing, weeding flowerbeds, strimming and maintenance of gates, paths and parking area. Ensuring the playground is a safe play area.
A clear understanding of Health and Safety Procedures, appropriate equipment and clothing will be provided.
Strict compliance with School Child Protection Policy. This position is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting.
Other related duties as assigned by the School Principal e.g. annual tasks at the end and before the start of the school year.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following ( although not exhaustive) are necessary requirements, skills and qualities for the suitable candidate.
This role is one of trust and responsibility requiring the successful candidate to be competent, hardworking and practical. The person should be an experienced tradesperson/craftsperson/technician who has held a position of responsibility in a service role and is committed to maintaining the highest of standards in maintenance with a strong attention to detail and cleanliness and capable of working on their own initiative.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENT:
A trade qualification/experience as a handyman would be an advantage.
Current and clean drivers licence whilst not a requirement would be beneficial.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a CV outlining relevant experience by post or in person by noon on the 1st August to the school office and marked for the attention of
Secretary of the Board of Management

Feel free to attach copies of any relevant qualifications, courses undertaken, certificates.. etc
Please include contact details for a least two referees in your CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview within the first two weeks of August.
All appointments will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and Garda Vetting.