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Voluntary Secondary School

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Applications are invited for a part-time caretaker.
The ideal candidate will have experience in: general DIY, building maintenance, painting, power
tools, janitorial/cleaning methods and an understanding of cleaning materials, chemicals and
equipment.
The role may include light plumbing, light carpentry, management of heating systems, fire/burglar
alarms, keyholder/ security systems, locking systems & CCTV.
Duties also include landscaping, use of ride on lawn mowers, outdoor/garden tools, manual
handling, furniture movement and building safety.
Hours of attendance will be such as may be laid down from time to time by the Board of
Management. Caretakers, where required by special circumstances e.g. Board of Management
meetings, school events, security callouts etc; to be available for duty during evenings and at
night.
The successful candidate will also be community focused, patient, kind, generous and enjoy
working as part of a large staff team with the best interests of children and young people's social
& emotional wellbeing and education at heart.
Often the caretaker is the first person a visitor meets, so a welcoming disposition along with a
high level of professionalism and diligence is needed also.
National guidelines in Child Safeguarding must be met and appropriate Garda Vetting completed
prior to any appointment.
Salary and conditions outlined in Circular Letter 19/2025 of Dept of Ed. website