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Applications are invited for the following position: Title of Post: SEASONAL CARETAKER Nature of Position: 20 hours per week, seasonal and pensionable Location: An Cosán Community Special School, Fitzwilliam Place North, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. Reporting to: Principal, An Cosán Community Special School Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of the Caretaker are listed below. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the school. The Principal will confirm duties on appointment. Applicants when applying must supply all of the following details to be considered: • Letter of application. • Curriculum Vitae, including details of two current referees (name, role, contact number & email). Please submit your application to the following email address: recruitment@ancosancss.cdetb.ie Latest date for receipt of online applications is: 12 noon on Wednesday 1st October 2025 Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer. Please see website for further details: Careers - City of Dublin Education and Training Board
Temporary Facility Caretaker
QUALIFICATIONS CHARACTER Candidates shall be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC. Candidates must, on the closing date for receipt of application forms for the post: a) Have a good standard of general education to enable the duties of the post to be performed to the satisfaction of the Local Authority. b) Be computer literate with a working knowledge of e-mail, Word, Excel, financial systems, etc. c) Have experience in dealing with the public. d) Hold a current clean full driving licence (minimum Class B), details of which must be entered on the application form, and have satisfactory experience of driving. e) Have basic understanding of the operation of: • Biomass and Oil Fired Boilers • Hot and cold water circulation systems • PV Solar Panels • Air Handling Units • Generators and UPS Systems It is also desirable but not essential that candidates hold a current Safe Pass Card. Successful candidates will be required to have a valid Safe Pass Card prior to taking up duty. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or (e) A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or (f) A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. PERSON PROFILE DUTIES The duties of the post are to give to the local authority: (a) such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive, for the purposes of the City and County Management Acts, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph, under the direction and supervision of the appropriate Director of Services or any other officer designated by him/her, such services as may be required by any local authority or body herein before mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. The duties of the Facility Caretaker will include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Opening, closing and securing of the building and associated monitoring of premises. (b) Daily checking and monitoring of electronic systems including Building Management System, Window Masters System, Access Control System, Philips Lighting System, CCTV, Fire Alarm Panels, Intruder Alarm Indicator and such additional systems that may be designated, including the taking of any appropriate remedial action that may be required. (c) Physical check (walk-through) of the building including the basement area. (d) Periodic monitoring and/or testing of alarms, health and safety equipment, generators, machinery, etc. together with the maintenance of associated records as may be required. (e) Responding to alarm calls (fire alarms, disabled toilets, equipment alarms, etc.) both during and outside normal working hours, including a specific designated role in relation to evacuation procedures. (f) Daily collection and delivery of external post from/to An Post, Whitemills, Wexford. (g) Sorting and delivery of post (both internal and external) to the Customer Service Desk each morning and evening. Unidentifiable post to be delivered to the Customer Service Unit. (h) Collecting the post from Reception desks each evening and franking of same. (i) Three times per week, delivery/collection of post to/from Fire Station, Archivist and Wexford Depot together with such other premises as may be designated. (j) Provide assistance as required in the street area e.g. direct and assist customers and visitors to the premises. (k) Meet and brief official visitors (e.g. Trainers, Contractors) including issuing and return of appropriate access cards, provision of basic safety information regarding Emergency Exits, fire drills, evacuation and any other relevant information. (l) A supervisory role, under the direction of the Facilities Manager, in relation to overseeing of cleaning staff, including arrangement of adequate cleaning supplies, drawing the cleaner’s attention to, and checking of, areas which may require particular attention outside of the routine cleaning schedule. (m) Ensuring that the Street is litter free. (n) Emergency cleaning e.g. spills, blockages, etc. as required. (o) Waste collection and disposal (including confidential waste) within the premises. (p) Collection and delivery of stationery and utilities to the printers and/or individual pods. (q) Assisting with incoming deliveries as may be required. (r) Daily collection of confidential shredding from each Block/Section and removal to secure storage area in the basement. Facilitate secure removal of same to Mobile Shredding Truck during its monthly visits. (s) Servicing of Meeting Rooms. (t) Flags and Ceremonial Events and other in-house events as may be required, including those occurring outside of normal working hours. Such events may include exhibitions, civic receptions, etc. (u) General maintenance duties e.g. minor repairs, replacing light bulbs, moving furniture, maintaining enclosed courtyards and roof areas adjacent to canteen, etc. (v) Management of car park and parking therein as may be required. (w) Cleaning of litter from the external areas including the car parks e.g. litter picking, emptying of waste bins, ash trays, etc. (x) Ground maintenance including grass cutting, salting/gritting, maintaining of pedestrian access. It is envisaged that these duties will be, where possible, scheduled in advance to ensure wearing of appropriate clothing, etc. (y) Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Holders of the post may be assigned to work in all appropriate areas in the course of their employment. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Tenure The post is whole-time, temporary and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). All persons who become pensionable employees of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from 01/01/2013, superannuation contributions are 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Probation Where a person who is not already a permanent employee of Wexford County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply: (a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold such employment on probation. (b) Such period shall be 6 months, but the Chief Executive may, at his discretion, extend such period. (c) Such person shall cease to hold such employment at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Weekly Remuneration (at 1st August, 2025) €834.90 - €842.42 - €849.80 - €857.80 - €865.80 - €873.93 - €881.89 - €889.37 - €896.84 - €901.81. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority will be required in respect of his/her Superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 6.5% of his/her weekly rate of wages. Working Hours Working hours will be based on a 39-hour, 5-day week basis with overtime, as required by the workload, and will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. The core working hours shall be within the times of 8.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, subject to review from time to time. Lunch break is 30 minutes duration and must be taken on a staggered basis so as to ensure that cover is always available. The Council reserves the right to amend the days/hours of work having due regard to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Work Base The Facility Caretaker/Porter will be based initially in Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford. The Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council now or in the future. Changes in location of employment will not result in payment of disturbance money or other compensation. The person appointed will be entitled to paid sick leave, in accordance with the Council’s policy on sick leave for employees. Annual Leave will be 25 days per annum, or pro rata for shorter periods of employment, and will be taken following consultation and agreement with the appropriate supervisor. The employment will be subject to the provisions of such regulations as may be made from time to time by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The person appointed must hold a current full driving licence (minimum Class B). In the case where transport is provided by the Council, a diary shall be submitted as required, showing all travelling done. The person appointed shall work under the general direction of the appropriate Director of Services, or his/her appointed representative. The person appointed will use new technology, as required.
Relief Caretaker
Location: Cookstown Campus. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The post holder will be expected to carry out the range of duties outlined below. Security • Security of the premises and its contents; ensure that all windows are closed; doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day. • Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the College Management or designated Line Manager authorises another person to do so. • Safe custody of the keys of the premises, assist with the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day. • Monitor and operate Security Camera System and report all incidents of suspicious activity to the Senior Caretaker. • Operate fire alarm, intruder alarm and building security systems and report any faults. Respond to alarm activations within the designated guidelines. • Attend after hour’s break-in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that the premises are secure (including organising basic repairs to secure the premises) and also to assist Police, repair workers and others as appropriate. To report any breach of security or suspicious activity of persons immediately to the Senior Caretaker to ensure a safe working environment for building users. • Apply grit/rock salt in times of snow and frost to ensure pathways and entrances are free from snow and ice. Cleaning • Monitor standards of cleaning provision and report to the Caretaker/Estates Manager. • Monitor suitability and performance of materials and light equipment and advise the Caretaker/Estates Manager where these are inappropriate for the task. • Ensure that all hard surfaces, paths and ornamental grounds around the property are clean, tidy and free of litter and report any defects. • Ensure that all external surface drains, gullies and kitchen grease-traps within the building complex are free flowing and clean by removing any obstructions. • Ensure that bins within the building complex are emptied regularly as requested and washed and cleaned. • Provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises dealing with spillages, flooding, regular toilet cleaning, litter or any cleaning problem associated with weather conditions. • Replenish toilet rolls, soaps, paper towels and any other requisites as required throughout the College day. • Clean external signs, light covers and notices in line with Health and Safety Regulations. • Clean non-electrical fittings on all portable heating and ventilation equipment. • Ensure that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and light equipment are kept and the equipment is kept in good condition, used and stored correctly. Ensure that all defects in cleaning equipment are reported to the Senior Caretaker. • Clean all fixed glass surfaces using appropriate equipment provided and in compliance with Health and Safety and College Policy. Porterage • Administer the despatch of goods and equipment from the College in line with agreed practice. • Receive and transport goods and materials that have been delivered to the College premises and their distribution to designated areas as requested. • Prepare rooms for activities (e.g. examinations, governing body meetings, open events) and other purposes including setting out and removal of tables and chairs and other furniture/equipment including AV equipment as required. • Transport all refuse bins to and from their collection point. • Distribute incoming and internal mail and collect external mail for despatch. Mechanical and Electrical Services • Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system. • Ensure lighting and heating of the premises and the routine maintenance of plant. Replace lamps, tubes and plugs using appropriate equipment. • Ensure adequate fuel is available and assist with requisitioning. • Assist with the monitoring and documentation of the usage of fuel, water and electricity and be proactive to eliminate waste. • Assist with the inspection on firefighting equipment and other relevant services including the testing of emergency systems and report any defects. Handyperson Duties • Carry out handyperson duties within the competence of the post-holder. Administration • Report to the Senior Caretaker on the cleaning of premises noting any defects in the premises internally and externally. • Assist with the monitoring of outside contractors. • Complete all paperwork associated with the post. • Assist with the maintenance of consumables stocks e.g. oil/water records and inventory of equipment. • Ensure that defects in electrical equipment are reported to the Senior Caretaker and that a record of equipment is kept; all equipment is to be cleaned and stored safely. General Conditions • All duties must be carried out to comply with: o The Health & Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 o Acts of Parliament, statutory instruments and regulations and other legal requirements o COSHH Regulations o Codes of Practice o College policies and procedure o Conditions normally inherent to post • All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. • To co-operate in using College communication systems including telephone, pagers, radio or other. • Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee, as required by the Director or his/her nominees. General Duties The post holder is expected: • To promote and raise the profile of the College and the services it provides to the local business and civic community. • To comply with and actively promote College policies and procedures on all aspects of Equality, Health & Safety and Quality. • At all times observe all internal College policies and procedures. • To act in standby support of general administration as required e.g. cover, evenings, registrations, receive callers. • Take responsibility for the receipt, safe handling and recording of monies as directed. • This job description is not prescriptive, and the post holder may be expected to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by the Chief Executive or his nominated officer(s). This job description is intended to indicate the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor prescriptive. It is anticipated that the post-holder will assume additional responsibilities as and when new projects and/or areas of focus for the College develop. The College reserves the right, in consultation with the post-holder, to amend the job description to meet the changing needs of the College. Qualifications & Experience GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade A-C or equivalent 1 year’s relevant experience Effective time management Ability to work alone and in a team General Have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Terms and Conditions Salary: Band 2 points 3 - 4 (£24,027 - £24,404 pro rata). £12.80 - £13.00 per hour Contract Type: Permanent Hours of Work: 8.5 hours per week (Wednesday 4pm – 9.30pm and Friday 1pm – 4pm). Plus additional hours when required to cover sickness, absence and holidays. Location: Cookstown Campus Holiday Entitlement: 12 public holidays plus 23 days rising to 29 days after 5 years’ continuous service Pension: In accordance with NJC terms and conditions, the postholder will automatically be enrolled in the NILGOSC pension scheme which offers a range of benefits commensurate with public sector pension schemes. Other Benefits: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Wellbeing Programme, Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes; Benenden Healthcare, Occupational maternity, paternity and adoption leave, carers leave, flexible working, hybrid working, training and development.
Caretaker / Cleaner
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE POST: The Caretaker/Cleaner is responsible to the Customer Services Manager for providing a number of functions in relation to the management and cleaning of the Council Offices. JOB DESCRIPTION EXPERIENCE · Previous cleaning experience · Experience in key holding, opening, closing, and securing work premises · Record keeping KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Good interpersonal skills · Good communication skills · Ability to use own initiative · Flexible and adaptable OTHER REQUIREMENTS · Applicants must be available to work outside normal hours including evenings and weekends and attend to meetings at the Council outside of normal working hours as necessary · Applicants must be flexible and will work across both Church Street and City Hall as required · Applicants should have sufficient mobility to meet the nature and requirements of the post
