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Special School

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Co-Educational

Catholic

14

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Yes

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)
The successful candidate will ideally have:
• a trade qualification or experience in carpentry and/or plumbing;
• experience in general maintenance and ground-keeping skills;
• a good understanding of caretaking duties, to include health and safety legislation and security responsibilities;
• excellent DIY skills;
• good communication and organisational skills;
• an ability to work independently and show initiative;
• understanding the importance of confidentiality and compliance with school Child Safeguarding Policy.
Some of the responsibilities (though not exhaustive) of the role include:
• general upkeep of school by ensuring that the school facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard, so as to be a safe place for children and staff all year round;
• ensuring that furniture, equipment and fittings are maintained to a high standard;
• cleaning duties as well as liaising and working closely with school cleaners;
• upkeep and renewal of paintwork;
• identifying tasks/duties to be carried out in consultation with the Principal/Board of Management;
• planning larger maintenance projects with the Principal and other professionals and assisting with their delivery;
• opening and closing of the school/general security related duties, including being a keyholder outside of school times;
• health and safety responsibilities;
• traffic control.
From time to time, the successful applicant may be required to work outside normal school hours to safely provide maintenance and to make facilities available.
This appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and background checks for Child Protection requirements and a certification of fitness to work.
The position is subject to a 6-month probation period.