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We are inviting applications for our caretaker role which is 35/40 hours per week.

Previous experience in a similar role will be advantageous. Duties will include general care taking and maintenance of school premises and grounds. A sample list of duties is outlined below.
• Opening and closing building.
• Day to day maintenance of building
• Carrying out minor repairs (Blocked toilets, painting, replacing light bulbs etc.)
• Maintaining outdoor areas, grass cutting, picking litter, general tidying, cleaning.
• Moving furniture, setting up classrooms.
• Maintaining stock room, putting away deliveries.
• Ensuring all areas are fully stocked such as toilet role dispensers, soap dispensers etc.
• Monitoring cleaning supplies, submitting order requests
• Set up rooms for meetings when necessary. Setting up PE hall for various events.
• Check and sign for deliveries and distribute goods around building.
• Liaise with management, office staff, and teaching staff about any work that requires doing or planning events.
• Keep all stores clean, tidy, and organised.
• Be proactive about maintenance works throughout the school building and grounds.
• Repairs to locks and doors where necessary.
• Repairs to desks and chairs and school furniture. Replacing tabletops etc.
• Painting and decorating corridors, classrooms, staircases, and offices when and where possible. Possible substantial painting works on midterms and holiday times.
• Keep check on fire doors, log faults and repair works.
• Attend to fire alarms and intruder alarms if accidentally activated while school is in progress and out of hours.
• Keep up to date with Health & Safety requirements. Be proactive about potential hazards that may arise, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
• Maintenance of school building and grounds externally.
• Maintenance of gutters and roof valleys.
• Locking gates and setting alarms when required.
* Liaising with maintenance companies e.g. ensuring that the boiler is regularly serviced
• Any other duties or maintenance works as requested by management.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as requested to accommodate after-hours meetings and social events. Prior notice will be given.

This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as necessary.

The position is subject to a 6-month probationary period and satisfactory Garda Vetting. The successful candidate will be required to undertake TUSLA child protection training.

Please email a letter of application & CV to applications@stjohntheevangelistns.com