Caretaker / Bus Driver

NATURE OF POST: Part-time Caretaker / Bus Driver, 1-day per week in Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre (TOETC), Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan.

REPORTING TO: Centre Manager, Chief Executive and Director of Further Education and Training (FET).

WORKING HOURS: Will be 7.8 hours per week (each Friday).

SALARY: The Salary attached to this post will be the Caretakers Salary Scale. Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education and Youth from time to time for Caretakers.

€37,389.00 per annum for a full-time Caretaker €716.54 per week, less statutory deductions. The salary for this part-time role will be pro-rata down to 1-day per week.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Applicants are required to:

• Hold a full and valid Bus and Trailer licence, categories D and DE.

• Hold valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling Certification.

• Have excellent planning and organisational skills to include managing the equipment stores and workshop.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA: Applicants should ideally have:

• Skills in mechanics and joinery would be advantageous.

• The ability to work on his/her own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Basic computer skills.

PRINCIPAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

▪ To carry out such other/similar duties as may be required and generally to carry out such instructions as may from time to time, be given by the Chief Executive, Manager or other responsible officer/s.

▪ Loading / unloading canoes and kayaks from centre to trailer for water-based activities.

▪ Maintaining premises, grounds and to prevent damage to furniture, fittings, equipment and grounds.

▪ Carry out maintenance, repair and upkeep duties as necessary, including painting and power hosing.

▪ Conduct weekly Health & Safety checks and maintain records of weekly reports.

▪ Conduct servicing of trailers and cleaning of the bus, as required.

▪ Assist in the development of the Outdoor Activity Programme, including bus driving duties.

▪ To monitor and manage the heating of the buildings during cold periods of the year and exercise economy in the use of fuel and lighting throughout the buildings/campus and prevent unauthorised use of same.

▪ Be responsible for the opening / closing of the Centre as directed and ensure the safe keeping of all keys entrusted to him/her.

PART-TIME CARETAKER / BUS DRIVER IN, TANAGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTRE (TOETC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

▪ Responsible for the directing of callers/visitors to the information desk or their appropriate destination.

▪ Perform assigned cleaning duties, to include cleaning the Centre’s windows, emptying bins and assist the Housekeeper with indoor work when required.

▪ Ensuring that unauthorised personnel are not allowed access to the buildings or grounds or restricted areas thereof.

▪ Responsible for pick up and accepting delivery of all incoming goods. Recording receipts of deliveries and notifying the relevant recipient/officer/tutor of the delivery.

▪ Maintain all workshop stores and sheds to a high standard of organisation, ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to.

▪ Be responsible for the safe keeping of lost property entrusted to his/her care, pending the discovery of the owner.

▪ In connection with the grounds, to act as gardener when required.

This job description is a guide to the general range of duties of the Caretaker / Bus Driver. It is not intended to be either definitive or restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time.

SHORTLISTING

Shortlisting will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application.

During any shortlisting exercise that may be employed, CMETB examines the applications and assesses them against criteria based on the requirements of the position. It is therefore in the candidate’s own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of all qualifications and experience to date, in their application. Additional details are not accepted after the deadline, no exceptions.

THE SELECTION PROCESS MAY INCLUDE:

• Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application.

• Qualifying preliminary interview.

• A presentation.

THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL INCLUDE:

• A competitive interview.

• Reference checking.

• Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment.