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The Board of Management of St. Patrick’s Primary School, Celbridge invites applications for the position of Permanent School Caretaker (35 hour week- negotiable).
The successful applicant must be able to work the hours during times agreed by the Principal/Board of Management.
They must be able to take up the position as soon as possible.
Ideally, applicants will:
- Have general maintenance skills
- Have an understanding of caretaking duties
- Be willing to work cooperatively with school staff and management
Duties will include:
- Inspections of premises
- General school repairs
- Maintenance of buildings (internal and external)
- Development and maintenance of school grounds and green areas
- Maintenance of furniture and fittings
- Liaising with external contractors where relevant
- Opening/closing of school
- Keyholder and alarm duties
- Management of disposal of waste
There is an initial probationary period of 6 months.
The successful candidate should: (either have completed or agree to undertake this training on appointment)
• A Child Protection Course
• A Manual Handling Certificate
• A First Aid Certificate
• A Safe Pass and any other relevant training.
Satisfactory Garda Vetting is necessary before appointment - it may be possible to bring starting date forward depending on length of time it takes for garda vetting to be completed.
The successful candidate must also uphold the ethos of the school.
Please email a letter of application and Curriculum Vitae including copies of relevant certificates and details of at least 2 referees for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management @ applications2025@stpatricksprimarycelbridge.ie
Candidates may be shortlisted by reference to their application and C.V.

The closing date for applications is 24th October 2025.
Interviews are proposed for the week of 3rd November 2025.