Caretaker, Job Ref. Jo3521

MYM RECRUITMENT

DONEGAL

Caretaker, Job Ref. JO3521. Letterkenny. Short term temp role 4 weeks+, 20 hours per week/ Split shift (10-12am and 6-9pm from Monday to Thursday. €14.95 per hour. Our client is within the Education Sector in Co. Donegal. The Caretaker will report directly to the Centre Coordinator. Caretaker to liaise and co-operate with internal and external customers on a day to day basis:- Key Tasks: To take care of the premises and contents and to prevent as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment. To be responsible for the opening and closing of the buildings as required. To keep the premises, furniture and fittings in a clean condition and all work undertaken will be of a skilled nature and would be expected to be proficient in the use of all the basic hand powered equipment. To work indoor or outdoor as required maintaining the grounds in a neat and tidy manner. To give such assistance as may be required in connection with the planting, care and maintenance of the carpark, grounds and pathways and to report any maintenance work to be carried out. To keep in a clean condition all glass in doors, windows, etc. To maintain and clean the general corridors and associated areas on a daily basis. To maintain and clean classrooms, staff rooms, offices and toilet & changing rooms as per an agreed schedule. To carry out repairs to paint work and renovation work of the school premises and furniture as directed. To liaise with maintenance staff on a regular and continuous basis. To monitor the heating of the building throughout the year. To co-operate fully with the installation and use of the new technology including radio and/or communication systems. To activate and de-activate the alarm system as required and to respond to callouts as required. To exercise economy in the use of fuel and light throughout the building and to monitor and prevent all unauthorised use of same. To keep in safe custody the keys of all rooms in the building and to ensure that no unauthorised person has any access to any part of the building. To open and close the offices and rooms as directed by the responsible officer. To keep the grounds generally in good order and to prevent trespass thereon. To maintain the canteen in a clean and tidy manner. To note and arrange for the receipt and transfer of stores, fuel, and other general material. The caretaker should maintain confidentiality at all times regarding the customers using the services. Collect and assemble waste for collection and keep waste area in a clean and tidy condition. To be responsible for carrying out Health and Safety checks including Fire, emergency lighting and to keep accurate and up to date records under the direction of the School principal/Estates Manager. Maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, sweeping and litter pick the grounds each morning. If there is frost or snow salt the path in front of the Building by the roadway, from the gate to the front door, the car park and along all internal pathways on the grounds. On wet/damp mornings ensure that the floors are dried after the staff have entered the building. To participate in training where new technologies are introduced. To perform such other similar duties, as may be required, and generally carry out such instructions as required. What we are looking for: You should be educated to Leaving Certificate or equivalent with relevant experience as a caretaker with associated responsibilities ideally in an educational environment and have good numeracy/literacy skills. Preference may be shown to applicants who meet the above criteria and have a qualification in the area of Health and Safety AND experience in General Maintenance of Buildings/Schools e.g. Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Decorating and Gardening, within the demonstrated capacity of a caretaker. If interested, what you need to do next: To register your interest in this position in confidence please submit a copy of your full up-to-date C.V. with a cover email/letter highlighting your suitability for the position. Please include the Job Reference Number. Suitable candidates will be screened and contacted, your interest gauged, and your permission sought to send your C.V. to the hiring client for review. Additional Information: If a closing date has been given by the hiring client, then we will list this clearly with the text of all jobs advertised. Specific closing dates for all jobs can be found and verified on our website which is updated daily. 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1639 days ago