ADVERT ID 246241
Caretaker/Janitor
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Nov 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Nov 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Jan 5 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls with Infant Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
20
Current Enrolment:
267
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Part-Time Caretaker Wanted
Presentation Primary School is currently seeking a reliable, flexible, and practical individual to join our team as a Part-Time School Caretaker.
About the Role
• Hours: 20 hours per week
(Typically 2pm–6pm Monday to Friday during school term, with flexible hours during school holidays i.e. days without pupils on site)
• Contract: One-year fixed term, with potential for renewal
• Start Date: 5th January 2026
• Hourly Rate: €14.50 subject to Department of Education funding.
Main Responsibilities Include
• General maintenance and minor repairs around the school
• Grounds keeping (e.g. weeding, hedge cutting, gardening. power washing)
• Floor care, including buffing and polishing
• Occasional painting and DIY tasks
• Opening/closing school for events, contractors and elections/polling.
• Key-holding and basic security tasks
• Assisting with school health & safety protocols
• Checking school and school grounds after weather events yellow, orange and red warnings.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• A strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Basic DIY/maintenance skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for the ethos and confidentiality of a school environment
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional out-of-hours access (e.g. school meetings, works)
Additional Info
• Full adherence to school safety and operational guidelines is required.
• All necessary tools and protective equipment will be provided.
• Garda Vetting will be required before appointment.
Presentation Primary School is currently seeking a reliable, flexible, and practical individual to join our team as a Part-Time School Caretaker.
About the Role
• Hours: 20 hours per week
(Typically 2pm–6pm Monday to Friday during school term, with flexible hours during school holidays i.e. days without pupils on site)
• Contract: One-year fixed term, with potential for renewal
• Start Date: 5th January 2026
• Hourly Rate: €14.50 subject to Department of Education funding.
Main Responsibilities Include
• General maintenance and minor repairs around the school
• Grounds keeping (e.g. weeding, hedge cutting, gardening. power washing)
• Floor care, including buffing and polishing
• Occasional painting and DIY tasks
• Opening/closing school for events, contractors and elections/polling.
• Key-holding and basic security tasks
• Assisting with school health & safety protocols
• Checking school and school grounds after weather events yellow, orange and red warnings.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• A strong sense of responsibility and initiative
• Basic DIY/maintenance skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for the ethos and confidentiality of a school environment
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional out-of-hours access (e.g. school meetings, works)
Additional Info
• Full adherence to school safety and operational guidelines is required.
• All necessary tools and protective equipment will be provided.
• Garda Vetting will be required before appointment.
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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.
- CV (Bound)
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
12180U
Apply To:
Chairperson
Presentation Primary School,
Dungarvan Road,
Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary
E91XF62
Presentation Primary School,
Dungarvan Road,
Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary
E91XF62
County:
Tipperary
Enquiries To:
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