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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