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Caretaker Vacancy
Barefield National School are seeking a school caretaker. Apply by sending a letter of application and CV to Barefield National School, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95FD28 or ger.ruane@barefieldns.com by Friday, November 19th

Status
This is a full-time position. Hours of work are from 2pm to 10pm, Monday-Friday. 40 minutes daily of paid breaks are included. There are 20 days holidays per year, in addition to Good Friday and all public holidays. The rate of pay is €15 per hour. The status of the position is subject to the grant payment from the Department of Education to the school. Annual leave shall be taken during school holidays, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Talks are underway at a National level for the Department of Education to pay caretakers directly:
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2025-07-08/413/

Summary of Duties
Lock and alarm the school, liaise with groups who are renting the school premises.
Manage the heating systems.
Maintain the buildings, furniture, fittings and equipment in a safe and working condition.
Carry out routine minor maintenance and repairs.
Painting
Salt the yard at times of frost
Execute assigned daily, weekly cleaning tasks across all classrooms, corridors, offices, hall, library, staffroom, library,
Replenish soaps, paper towels etc
Manage waste collection
Litter pick-up
Weeding, strumming
Monitor stock levels of caretaking and cleaning supplies and liaise with school secretaries on ordering supplies
Accept, log and unpack school deliveries.
General movement of furniture and equipment as required.
Set up rooms as necessary
Set up rooms for events
Management of school keys
Implement the Health and Safety Policy and procedures
During school holidays a list of work will be prepared. This will include deep cleaning of the school, windows, power washing, painting etc.