School Caretaker - Dublin
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Job Description- 4518203735352;-6.24149417877197;DEPT OF EDU AND SKILLS , Holy Family Senior N.S , Forest Park, Swords , Co. Dublin , K67 V9V2
The successful applicant must be able to work the hours during times agreed by the Principal/Board of Management which includes alternating ‘earlies’ and ‘lates’ with the caretaker of the Junior school next door. 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 dutiesBe willing to work cooperatively with school staff and management.
Duties will include: inspections of premises
general school repairsmaintenance 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 (including Holy Family J.N.S. in collaboration with the caretaker of the Junior School)
painting
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 (in date)
- An First Aid Certificate (in date)
- A Safe Pass (in date)
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 to the Chairperson of the Board of Management to applications@holyfamilysns.ie.
Please mark the email ‘Caretaker Application 2025’.
Candidates may be shortlisted by reference to their application and C.V.
Interviews are proposed for Tuesday 21st October 2025.
- Sector:
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
- Minimum Qualification:No Qualification
- Ability Skills:Creativity, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Skilled Trade(s)
- Competency Skills:Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
- Competency Skills:,
- Specialising In:general school repairs, inspections of premises, school grounds and green areas, maintenance of buildings inte, maintenance furniture fittings, liaising external contractors, opening closing of school, painting, keyholder and alarm duties, management of disposalof waste
- Driving Licence:None
- Languages:English C1-Advanced