Caretaker

Join Kids Inc.

Join Kids Inc. and help create safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environments where children can learn, play, and thrive.

With over 25 years of experience in childcare, Kids Inc. is one of Ireland's leading providers of Early Years and Afterschool Care. We operate over 70 onsite Breakfast and Afterschool programmes nationwide, alongside our Crèche and Preschool services.

We are currently recruiting a Caretaker to join our Facilities team, supporting our services across the Dublin area. This is a full-time fixed-term contract with strong potential to become a permanent position.

Location

Dublin - travel required between Kids Inc services.

About the Role

As a Caretaker, you will play a key role in ensuring our childcare services remain safe, functional, and well maintained.

Working across multiple locations, you will carry out a wide range of practical repairs and general maintenance tasks while responding efficiently to day-to-day requests.

You will work independently, managing your daily schedule and travelling between services to complete planned and reactive work.

What You'll Do

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and general maintenance across Kids Inc services.
• Complete basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, painting, mechanical, and general repair tasks.
• Carry out handyman repairs and general facilities upkeep.
• Move, assemble, and maintain furniture and equipment as required.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety requirements.
• Help maintain safe and welcoming environments for children, staff, and visitors.
• Travel between service locations throughout Dublin.
• Prioritise requests and adapt to changing workloads.
• Complete job reports and communicate updates via email.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in general building maintenance, facilities, or a similar practical role.
• Skilled in basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, painting, and general repairs.
• Able to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Organised, reliable, and solution-focused.
• Professional, approachable, and comfortable working in childcare environments.
• Confident using email and completing job reports.
• A strong communicator with excellent time management skills.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or similar role
• Own transport.
• Full, clean Category B driving licence.
• Ability to travel between Kids Inc locations throughout Dublin.
• Fluent English.
• A Category D/D1 driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Kids Inc?

• 23 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Education Assistance Programme.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• TaxSaver travel scheme.
• Travel expenses.
• Staff wellbeing programme.

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