ADVERT ID 250080
Caretaker/Janitor
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Our Lady's School
Templeogue Road
Terenure
Terenure
Terenure
Terenure
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Apr 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Apr 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Apr 21 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
40
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a full-time Caretaker position (40 Hours per week)
The successful candidate will ideally have:
A trade qualification or experience (3-5 years) in carpentry/plumbing/electrics/building etc
A good standard of English
Experience in general maintenance, ground-keeping & cleaning skills
A good understanding of caretaking duties, to include health and safety legislation, risk assessments and premises security
Responsibilities
Excellent DIY skills
Good communication and organisational skills
An ability to work under instruction, independently and show initiative
Understand the importance of confidentiality and compliance with School 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 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 cleaning staff.
Upkeep and renewal of paintwork.
Gardening, including using a ride on mower.
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.
Health and safety responsibilities
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 from a GP.
The Position is subject to a 6 month probation period.
Please mark email "Caretaker Application" in the subject bar and send to recruitment@olschool.ie by midday on Friday 20th April 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person at Eircode D6WKF44
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
The successful candidate will ideally have:
A trade qualification or experience (3-5 years) in carpentry/plumbing/electrics/building etc
A good standard of English
Experience in general maintenance, ground-keeping & cleaning skills
A good understanding of caretaking duties, to include health and safety legislation, risk assessments and premises security
Responsibilities
Excellent DIY skills
Good communication and organisational skills
An ability to work under instruction, independently and show initiative
Understand the importance of confidentiality and compliance with School 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 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 cleaning staff.
Upkeep and renewal of paintwork.
Gardening, including using a ride on mower.
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.
Health and safety responsibilities
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 from a GP.
The Position is subject to a 6 month probation period.
Please mark email "Caretaker Application" in the subject bar and send to recruitment@olschool.ie by midday on Friday 20th April 2026.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person at Eircode D6WKF44
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
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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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
60860Q
Apply To:
Templeogue Road
Terenure
Terenure
Terenure
Terenure
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 6W
Enquiries To:
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