ADVERT ID 243905
Caretaker/Janitor
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 11 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 29 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
200
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The employee will work 18 hours a week. This position is subject to Garda vetting.
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 Scoil Cholmcille.
The Caretaker will be required to:
- open and close the school daily and as directed by the principal.
- have good DIY skills.
- have good communication and organisational skills.
- maintain the school premises, furniture, equipment and fittings and ensure that they are kept to an agreed standard and condition.
- to prevent in so far as it is possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment of the school.
- carry out painting and renovation work in the school.
- carry out maintenance work as appropriate during school holidays.
- ensure the maintenance of security alarms, fire alarms, lawn mower and photocopiers by contacting service contractors when necessary.
- keep the school grounds in good order by looking after flowerbeds, cutting the grass, fixing fencing, sweeping/power washing the yard and helping to keep the school litter free.
- cleaning windows, fascia, doors, courtyards, disposal of rubbish, taking out bins, liaising with school cleaner.
- take delivery of equipment and distribute appropriately.
- run errands as requested by the school principal.
- report and repair (as appropriate) anything that could be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of employees and pupils including unblocking toilets.
- ensuring the school and grounds are safe during adverse weather conditions.
- 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.
If applying by email: enter Caretaker Position in the subject bar.
If applying by post: write Caretaker Position on the envelope.
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 Scoil Cholmcille.
The Caretaker will be required to:
- open and close the school daily and as directed by the principal.
- have good DIY skills.
- have good communication and organisational skills.
- maintain the school premises, furniture, equipment and fittings and ensure that they are kept to an agreed standard and condition.
- to prevent in so far as it is possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment of the school.
- carry out painting and renovation work in the school.
- carry out maintenance work as appropriate during school holidays.
- ensure the maintenance of security alarms, fire alarms, lawn mower and photocopiers by contacting service contractors when necessary.
- keep the school grounds in good order by looking after flowerbeds, cutting the grass, fixing fencing, sweeping/power washing the yard and helping to keep the school litter free.
- cleaning windows, fascia, doors, courtyards, disposal of rubbish, taking out bins, liaising with school cleaner.
- take delivery of equipment and distribute appropriately.
- run errands as requested by the school principal.
- report and repair (as appropriate) anything that could be a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of employees and pupils including unblocking toilets.
- ensuring the school and grounds are safe during adverse weather conditions.
- 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.
If applying by email: enter Caretaker Position in the subject bar.
If applying by post: write Caretaker Position on the envelope.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
16820E
Apply To:
Newtowncunningham
Lifford
F93WN51
jobs@scoilcholmcillenewtown.ie
Lifford
F93WN51
jobs@scoilcholmcillenewtown.ie
County:
Donegal
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