General Operatives

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following:

General Operative

(Permanent, Fixed Term & Specific Purpose Posts)

Ref: GO24J

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). Please note that a panel may be formed from this competition by which permanent, fixed term and specific purpose vacancies that arise may be filled. 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

Location of Position: The positions will be based in City of Dublin ETB – both in our Head Office and also throughout the scheme in our schools / colleges and centres.

Salary: General Operative Salary Scale: Full time: €631.69 - €715.92 per week / €32,962 €37,357 p.a (incremental). 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: 40 hours per week, however reduced contracts may be offered.

Summary 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 scheme.

The purpose of this recruitment campaign is to fill permanent and fixed-term General Operative contract vacancies as they arise within the organisation. Details and types of service are available on www.cityofdublinetb.ie. Full details of individual positions will be provided to those applicants successful at interview when being offered a post.

Essential Requirements: Previous relevant experience of not less than two years’ experience in a relevant post

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Cleaning, washing and dusting of all operational areas within College/School and Centres including toilets, offices, corridors, stairs, windows / glass and external areas including gardens, etc. Must be cognisant of COVID 19 regulations. • Gardening, including grass cutting. • Removing rubbish and waste materials and the safe storing of same pending removal from the premises. • Moving furniture, equipment as directed. • Carrying out messages and errands within the premises and to other centres as required, including collecting, distributing and delivering post. • Assisting porters, tradesmen and other maintenance staff as required. • Manning and controlling entrances / exits. • Stewarding and other sundry duties. • Operating all appropriate machinery relating to the grade. • Performing such other appropriate duties of a similar nature as may be instructed from time to time by City of Dublin ETB, Chief Executive, Principal or any other authorised officer.

Terms & Conditions of Appointment: • The appointment will be subject to the sanction of the Chief Executive. • The appointment will be subject to a probationary period, details of which will be stipulated in the contract of employment. • Any offer will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references. • Appointment is to the organisation as a whole and will be initially assigned to a college or centre but may be transferred to another centre to meet the needs of the organisation. • External work may not be undertaken without the prior consent of City of Dublin ETB. • Persons appointed will be required to contribute to the Single Public Service Pension Superannuation Scheme. • For the purposes of satisfying the health requirements it will be necessary for the successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at City of Dublin ETB’s expense, a medical examination by a qualified practitioner nominated by City of Dublin ETB.

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

Please see the Information Guide for further details.

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.