Duties and responsibilities:
Security: Open and close the school each day, ensuring the premises are secure at all times.
Respond to alarms if necessary.
Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and repair of school facilities, including minor
repairs, painting, carpentry, fixing leaks, clearing of drain and pipes and general upkeep of
our school campus. Light maintenance of white goods.
Cleaning: Ensuring toilet roll and soap dispensers are full throughout the school day.
Waste disposal: Arrange for bin collection on various days.
Groundskeeping: Duties include landscaping and use of lawn mower, outdoor/garden tools,
tending to playgrounds and keeping the school free of litter.
Manual handling: Furniture movement and building safety, setting up and taking down of
furniture for meetings and events.
This role includes light plumbing, carpentry, ensuring the heating system, fire/burglar
alarms, keyholder/security system and locking systems are serviced and maintained by
contractors as required.
The above list is non exhaustive.
What our school is looking for:
* previous experience in a caretaker, maintenance or facilities role is advantageous.
* strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
* Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. An understanding of Health
and Safety.
* a person with a friendly and approachable disposition.
Application details:
Applications by post to the Principal, arriving on or before 16th June 2026.
Please enclose a letter of application stating your name, address, phone number and
relevant experience. Also include a copy of your CV. You will need to list two referees along
with their contact details. If you have any relevant qualifications, course certificates etc.,
please feel free to include them.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Appointment will be subject to
satisfactory reference checks, Occupational Health assessment and Garda Vetting.
Work Location: In person
