ADVERT ID 244945
Caretaker/Janitor
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Holy Family Senior NS
River Valley
Swords
Swords
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Sep 23 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Oct 9 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 17 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
43
Current Enrolment:
705
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Holy Family S.N.S invites applications for the position of Permanent School Caretaker (35 hour week).
The successful applicant must be able to work the hours during times agreed by the Principal/Board of Management which includes alternating ‘earlies’ and ‘lates’ with the caretaker of the Junior school next door. They must be able to take up the position as soon as possible.
Ideally, applicants will:
Have general maintenance skills
Have an understanding of caretaking duties
Be willing to work cooperatively with school staff and management.
Duties will include:
inspections of premises
general school repairs
maintenance of buildings (internal and external)
development and maintenance of school grounds and green areas
maintenance of furniture and fittings
liaising with external contractors where relevant
opening/closing of school (including Holy Family J.N.S. in collaboration with the caretaker of the Junior School)
painting
keyholder and alarm duties
management of disposal of waste
There is an initial probationary period of 6 months.
The successful candidate should: (either have completed or agree to undertake this training on appointment)
• A Child Protection Course
• A Manual Handling Certificate (in date)
• An First Aid Certificate (in date)
• A Safe Pass (in date)
And any other relevant training.
Satisfactory Garda Vetting is necessary before appointment - it may be possible to bring starting date forward depending on length of time it takes for garda vetting to be completed.
The successful candidate must also uphold the ethos of the school.
Please email a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates and details of at least 2 referees to the Chairperson of the Board of Management to applications@holyfamilysns.ie.
Please mark the email ‘Caretaker Application 2025’.
Candidates may be shortlisted by reference to their application and C.V.
Interviews are proposed for Tuesday 21st October 2025.
The successful applicant must be able to work the hours during times agreed by the Principal/Board of Management which includes alternating ‘earlies’ and ‘lates’ with the caretaker of the Junior school next door. They must be able to take up the position as soon as possible.
Ideally, applicants will:
Have general maintenance skills
Have an understanding of caretaking duties
Be willing to work cooperatively with school staff and management.
Duties will include:
inspections of premises
general school repairs
maintenance of buildings (internal and external)
development and maintenance of school grounds and green areas
maintenance of furniture and fittings
liaising with external contractors where relevant
opening/closing of school (including Holy Family J.N.S. in collaboration with the caretaker of the Junior School)
painting
keyholder and alarm duties
management of disposal of waste
There is an initial probationary period of 6 months.
The successful candidate should: (either have completed or agree to undertake this training on appointment)
• A Child Protection Course
• A Manual Handling Certificate (in date)
• An First Aid Certificate (in date)
• A Safe Pass (in date)
And any other relevant training.
Satisfactory Garda Vetting is necessary before appointment - it may be possible to bring starting date forward depending on length of time it takes for garda vetting to be completed.
The successful candidate must also uphold the ethos of the school.
Please email a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates and details of at least 2 referees to the Chairperson of the Board of Management to applications@holyfamilysns.ie.
Please mark the email ‘Caretaker Application 2025’.
Candidates may be shortlisted by reference to their application and C.V.
Interviews are proposed for Tuesday 21st October 2025.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19877C
Apply To:
Chairperson by email to
applications@holyfamilysns.ie
applications@holyfamilysns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
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