Caretaker

Nature of Post

As specified on advertisement.

Location

Appointment is to the Louth and Meath Education and Training Board. The successful applicant’s first assignment will be across two centres in Dundalk.

Salary

Salary Scale and Conditions of Service will be in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education and Skills.

Health and Character

Those under consideration for a position may at the discretion of the employer be required to complete a health and character declaration and a Garda Vetting Form. References will be sought.

Duties

The person employed shall carry out the duties of the post as set out hereunder and any other such duties as may be assigned from time to time and to accept any re-assignment of duties as may be requested particularly in the event of staff or accommodation changes on behalf of Louth and Meath Education Board.

The caretaker will be responsible for the security of the building, cleaning, maintenance and repair. The duties of the caretaker will include the following and any other work required to keep the building in good condition.

Security

• To ensure that the premises when in use, is opened each morning as directed.

• To be responsible for the general safe custody of the buildings, its contents, and grounds, and to prevent unauthorized entry to the buildings and grounds.

• Be responsible for the safe custody of keys entrusted to him/her and to exercise all necessary supervision to guard against loss or damage to furniture, fittings and fixtures in the building.

• Locking up and activating the night security and fire alarm each evening and to carry out nightly tours of inspection as directed.

• To ensure that there is no unauthorized entry to the building.

• To facilitate opening/closing of the building for night classes or nighttime events, where applicable.

Cleaning/Maintenance/Repair

• To keep all public areas, corridors, stairway and passages in a clean and tidy state at all times.

• To clean all accessible windows as required and to take responsibility for the cleaning of all windows.

• To maintain such toilets as required in a clean and hygienic condition and keep same adequately supplied with toilet requisites.

• To be responsible for the general maintenance of the school grounds including cutting of grass, planting of flowers, shrubs, etc., and maintenance thereof and the general tidying of the grounds.

• To collect all waste papers and litter each day, with particular attention to the building entrance, and disposal thereof.

• To ensure that all electrical, mechanical and heating installations are working properly and to report immediately to supervisor any defect which the Caretaker is unable to remedy. To replace bulbs, fuses, etc. as necessary.

• To clean regularly any areas or rooms as requested.

• To accept any re-assignment of duties as may be requested particularly in the event of staff or accommodation changes.

• To undertake repair and upkeep of furniture and fittings.

• To undertake an annual programme of painting in consultation with supervisor.

• To repair or organise the repair of broken windows, desks, chairs, bathroom fittings, machines, roof leaks, or other items as directed.

Miscellaneous

• To put up and remove National Flag and such other flags as requested.

• To assist as required in the preparation of classrooms, Exam Centres, Catering Rooms, P.E. Hall for meetings, etc., where applicable.

• To be familiar with such fire drills and fire precautions as may be in operation and be familiar with the location and operation of all firefighting equipment in the building.

• To ensure that electric fires, office machines etc. are not plugged in or switched on when the premises are not in use.

• To be responsible for the delivery to stores of all supplies arriving at the premises.

• Report immediately to supervisor any cases of break-ins, theft, shortages or breakages or any necessary repairs and any matters requiring attention.

• Take such directions in relation to his/her duties and perform such additional duties as appropriate to his/her employment as may be given to him/her at any time by Louth and Meath ETB.

• To co-operate with cleaning staff with regard to all duties to substitute for him/her when required in exceptional cases.

• To carry items of stationery, printouts, books, television, video and other equipment from classroom to classroom or office to office when required.

• To direct members of the public to their required destination within the grounds when required.

• To wear such official uniform (if any) when on duty.

• To wear call alerter (if any) at all times when on duty.

Safety, Health & Welfare

The Caretaker will co-operate within the terms of LMETB’s Health and Safety procedures and Safety Statement. He/she will familiarise himself/herself with the safety rules and procedures and make proper use of all safety clothing and equipment. He/she must report any defect he/she notices in the place of work or system of work, which might be dangerous to safety, health, or welfare. Failure to comply with the terms of the Safety Statement may result in disciplinary action.

These instructions may be changed / updated from time to time as the needs of the school/centre/office dictates and following consultation.