The Board of Management of Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School, invites applications from suitably experienced candidates for the position of Caretaker. Maintenance/Caretaking experience essential.
Apply with letter of application and CV to [email protected]
Applications via Indeed will not be accepted
For further details please see our website: https://sandymountparketss.ie/about/recruitment/
Place of work: Sandymount Park ETSS, Newgrove Avenue, Sandymount D04 Y1F6
Hours: 40 hours 10am-6pm Monday - Friday
Pay: €15.50 per hour
As Caretaker, the successful applicant will be employed by the Board of Management of Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School. The post will be filled in accordance with DES guidelines, relevant Circular letters, Medical Fitness and Vetting Disclosure from National Vetting Bureau. Shortlisting may apply. Only candidates that have been shortlisted will be contacted.
Caretaker Job Description
In addition to the listed duties below, the caretaker will undertake other duties as may be decided by the principal and/or the Board of Management and/or as may be determined by the needs of Sandymount Park Educate Together Secondary School.
The Caretaker will be required to:
– maintain the school premises, furniture, equipment and fittings and ensure that they are kept to an agreed standard and condition
– report suspicious happenings and unauthorised persons on the premises to the deputy principal/principal
– carry out painting and renovation work in the school as required
– carry out maintenance work as appropriate during school holidays
– monitor the level of heat in the school to ensure comfort and wellbeing of students and staff while exercising economy
– keep in safe custody the keys of all rooms in the building
– be responsible for the supervision and maintenance of firefighting apparatus
– ensure the maintenance of security alarms, burglar alarms and photocopiers by contacting service contractors when necessary
– keep the school grounds in good order by looking after flowerbeds, cutting the grass and helping to keep the school litter free
– open and close the school as directed by the principal/deputy principal.
– take delivery of equipment and distribute appropriately
– run errands as requested by the school principal
– assist with school meetings and events, this may require a change to working hours on occasion
– set up and arrangement of rooms for state exams and school events
– liaise with team coaches so as to ensure sports gear is laundered, prepare for games
– assist with the maintenance of the student lockers and in the distribution of lockers to students
– support principal and deputy principal in ensuring that the school is safe during adverse weather conditions.
– report and repair (as appropriate) anything that could be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of employees and pupils
It is expected that the caretaker will, on their own initiative, identify tasks/duties that need to be carried out as part of the role subject to the authorisation of the school principal/Board of Management as appropriate.
The duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €15.50 per hour
Experience:
- Maintenance/Caretaking: 1 year (required)
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Work Location: In person
