General Operative with Caretake Allowance

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following:

General Operative with Caretaker Allowance

Ballyfermot Training Centre x 1 Permanent Post

Finglas Training Centre x 1 Permanent Post

Ref: GOCAJ24

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 8th July 2024. Interviewing to commence week beginning: 15th July 2024. *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Details of Position: City of Dublin ETB provides a broad and comprehensive range of high quality educational services in our schools, colleges and centres. Our maintenance staff play a key role within the organisations support structure working with school, college and centre management to maintain the highest standards of cleaning, upkeep and stewarding to assist in the running of the organisation.

Role: To oversee the general cleanliness and tidiness of the work area assigned. The efficient and economical operation of the heating, lighting, water and sewage systems and assisting generally in the efficient operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Training Centre and provide support to construction courses.

Location of Position: One position will be based in Finglas Training Centre and the other Ballyfermot Training Centre.

Salary: General Operative Salary Scale: Full time: €631.69 - €715.92 per week / €32,962 €37,357 p.a (incremental), plus a caretaker allowance at €48.70 per week. Please note that new appointees commence on the first point of the salary scale unless they have previous public sector experience at General Operative level.

Salary is paid weekly by Electronic Funds Transfer.

Annual Leave: Annual leave is calculated in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. Annual leave is exclusive of the usual public holidays and requests for leave must be approved in advance by your supervisor. You are obliged to take a minimum of 22 days leave in the annual leave year. Annual leave where possible must be taken during school closures.

Hours of Work: 39 hours per week. You may be requested to work additional hours and, where possible, you will be notified in advance.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous relevant experience of not less than two years’ experience in a relevant post. • Applicants should have reached statutory school leaving age.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Ensure cleanliness and general tidiness of work area assigned. • Ensure cleanliness and servicing of wash up facilities and toilets. • Ensure that all drains, water traps etc. are cleaned regularly. • Control all general lighting to ensure economy. • Ensure that the yard and loading bays are clean and tidy. • Supervise and control use of all cleaning equipment, including industrial cleaner, brushes etc. • Supervise waste removal from skips around the premises. • Ensure that all lights, water traps, fans, extractor plants are turned off before lock up time. • Ensure that services are available to the workshops as may be requested by the Manager from time to time. • Report any defects or unusual occurrences to the appropriate Manager. • Carry out all routine maintenance and upkeep of grounds and surrounding areas. • Carry out all general maintenance repairs in the building and its surrounding areas including litter control – emptying of bins and removal of litter from walkways, green areas and car parks and along all external fencing this to include all smoking shelters and emptying of bins and removal of litter. • Painting and decorating / general repairs. • Replacement of broken light bulbs. • Removal of damaged/broken equipment from classrooms/offices. • Ensure pathways, access roads, car parks remain accessible. • Acting as fire marshal. Investigating source of alarm activations. • Drive fork truck/drive-on lawnmower. • Provide support to construction courses. • Provide lock up services to all buildings. • Any other duties that may be specified by the Training Centre Manager

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when submitting applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. • City of Dublin ETB may contact the named referees and/or employers for a reference should you be called to interview. • Selection will be by way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level.

Latest date for receipt of online applications is: 12 noon on Friday 5th July 2024 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.

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