We are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to work in our client's premises in Rush, Co. Dublin with an immediate start.
The hours are as follows:
* 8am - 12noon Monday - Friday &
* 2pm - 6pm Monday - Thursday and 2pm - 5pm on Friday.
Roles and responsibilities
* Opening and closing of the premises and grounds in accordance with the instructions of the Principal or the Deputy Principal as his/her nominated delegate.
* Attendance to ensure security and safety and performance of other duties during evening class programmes and other after-school activities in accordance with the instructions of the Principal or the Deputy Principal. To be available for overtime in order to undertake the above and other appropriate duties as required.
* Checking and securing of windows, doors and gates (internal and external).
* Operation of fire alarm system, Intruder alarms system and CCTV system.
* Out of hours keyholding.
* Reporting to the Principal/Deputy Principal of any instances of unauthorised use of or unauthorised entry to or damage to the premises.
* Ensuring that all bin areas and bins within the College are emptied, washed and cleaned regularly and transported to and from the collection points.
* Ensuring that any graffiti in or on building or external walls is promptly removed after recording and report to Principal/ Deputy Principal.
* Ensuring that all canteen/kitchen and toilet areas are cleaned and litter-free.
* Preparing the premises for after-school activities together with the clearing up and cleaning thereafter and the preparation of the premises for its normal use on the following morning.
* Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other requisites are requisitioned in good time.
* Responsible for ensuring all defects in cleaning/maintenance equipment are reported promptly to the Principal/ Deputy Principal and arrangements made for repair on approval of the same.
-Porterage duties will include the receipt of materials and other goods that have been delivered to the premises and their distribution to and from appropriate points of storage.
* Setting out or putting away tables, desks or any other furniture within the premises as required including preparing for activities outside the normal working day.
* Replacing bulbs, tubes and plugs.
* Operate boiler controls and timers to maintain appropriate heating and other services.
* Maintenance/ Handyperson duties within the competence of the post-holder including ensuring that the flat areas of the roof and the gutters of the building are kept clear.
* Clear minor sick/toilet blockages ensuring, during midterms, at Christmas, Easter and Summer, when the school is closed to day students, a thorough cleaning and polishing of such parts of the building (and of the furniture therein) as may be assigned to him/her; and by way of overseeing and managing the work of cleaning staff in all areas.
* Ensuring that he/she carries our minor repairs and paintwork as directed.
* Maintenance of School Grounds and Playing Areas with skill in operation of mechanical grass cutting equipment, and to undertake weeding, mowing and planting, as required, ensuring that the grounds and the paths adjoining the boundary walls are free of litter and are always neat and presentable.
* General maintenance of classrooms and corridors
* Painting of classrooms, corridors, interior and exterior of the school and grounds as directed
* Any other duties appropriate which may be assigned from time to time.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Experience and understanding of Health and Safety issues
* Experience in groundskeeping (e.g. garden maintenance)
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
* Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise
* Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
* Confidentiality with regard to school business
* Experience of working in a trade would be an advantage.
Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current needs and objectives of our client; these may alter in line with any change in their needs and objectives.
If you feel that you meet the above requirements and feel that you would like to be part of the Outsource Support team then please apply for this position now or visit our website:
In line with our GPDR policy, if you are unsuccessful in this application your personal information and or data provided to Outsource Support will automatically be shredded and/or deleted from our systems.
Employment is subject to Garda Vetting Procedure and Compliance with all appropriate Child Protection and Department of Education and Skills guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €17.97 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you available for an immediate start?
Experience:
* Caretaking : 1 year (preferred)
Location:
* Rush, CO. Dublin (preferred)
Work Location: In person