Adult School Wardens

The Position

Limerick City and County Council is seeking to fill positions at the grade of Adult School Wardens. Successful applicants may be appointed to permanent, temporary or casual vacancies at Appointed Crossing Places in the Metropolitan area. Limerick City and County Council are also seeking to establish a relief panel for use when cover may be required at short-notice.

Please note that successful candidates can be assigned/reassigned to any Appointed Crossing Place within the Metropolitan area, on a permanent or temporary basis, if required by business need.

Duties

The duties of the School Warden will include but will not be limited to:

• Responsibility for the safeguarding of any children while using the school crossing/pedestrian Appointed Crossing Place.

• Being in attendance at the Appointed Crossing Place to which they are assigned punctually each day during the school term. In the event of being unable to attend through illness or for any other reason, it is essential that your assigned supervisor or nominee and the School Principal be informed in advance.

• Ensuring compliance with work safety procedures in operation in Limerick City & County Council and to fully participate and co-operate in any safety programme that may be implemented.

• Responsibility for the custody of materials/equipment in their area.

• Wear the uniform supplied by Limerick City and County Council and use any safety equipment provided.

• Requirement to make themselves available for training programmes as required by Limerick City and County Council and they shall be required to update this training as necessary.

• Notify your assigned supervisor or nominee and the Road Safety Officer immediately of any irregularities that may occur during the performance of duties.

• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by the Area Engineer/Road Safety Officer or their nominee as may be required from time to time.

• Report to assigned supervisor or their nominee.

The Person - Qualifications

Candidates must:

(a) Be of good character.

(b) Be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

(c) Have reached a standard of education sufficient to enable them to carry out the duties assigned to satisfactorily.

Preferably the successful candidate will demonstrate and will be required as part of their duties to possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Punctuality at all times.

• Flexibility in terms of working hours and availability to work.

• Capability of assimilating the training, which shall be necessary for the performance of their duty.

• Ability to use initiative and judgement.

• Satisfactory knowledge of Health & Safety matters.

Terms and Conditions

1. The Post: Subject to the availability of suitably qualified candidates, candidates may be appointed by Limerick City and County Council to fill permanent, temporary and casual positions that may arise for its duration.

2. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for Adult School Wardens is two working weeks during the School Summer Holiday period and one week over the Christmas Holiday period.

3. Rate of Pay: The applicable incremental salary scale is €16.88–€18.93 per hour inclusive. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Remuneration will be for 10 hours per week, or as worked if appointed on a casual basis. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point of the scale (currently €16.88 per hour).

4. Location: Limerick City and County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any department or 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 required to travel to and from work at their own expense.

5. Hours of Work: Hours of work can vary depending on assignment. An example of one current work pattern would be from 8.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2.20 p.m. to 3.05 p.m.

6. Sick Leave: The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail.

7. Superannuation: The Local Government Superannuation Scheme applies.

8. Residence: The holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof.

9. Safety and Welfare: The holder of the post shall co-operate with the terms of Limerick City and County Council’s Safety Statement and Major Emergency Plan. The successful candidate shall make themselves aware of the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety, clothing and equipment.