Donegal ETB are recruiting for 1x Full Time (39 hours per week) Caretaker in a Fixed Term Capacity, located in Errigal College, Letterkenny.

The allocation of this post is contingent upon the school reaching their projected enrolment figures in September, 2026.

The Principal will determine the working hours to meet the needs of the school.

A reserve panel may be formed to fill any part time vacancies that may arise.

General Duties attached to Caretaker:

• 1. To take care of the premises and contents and to prevent as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment.
• 2. To be responsible for the opening and closing of the buildings as required.
• 3. 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.
• 4. 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.
• 5. To keep in a clean condition all glass in doors, windows, etc.
• 6. To maintain and clean the general corridors and associated areas on a daily basis.
• 7. To maintain and clean classrooms, staff rooms, offices and toilet & changing rooms as per an agreed schedule.
• 8. To carry out repairs to paint work and renovation work of the school premises and furniture as directed.
• 9. To liaise with maintenance staff on a regular and continuous basis.
• 10. To co-operate and communicate with Student Work and Summer Work Schemes.
• 11. 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.
• 12. To activate and de-activate the alarm system as required and to respond to callouts as required.
• 13. To exercise economy in the use of fuel and light throughout the building and to monitor and prevent all unauthorised use of same.
• 14. 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.
• 14. To open and close the offices and rooms as directed by the responsible officer.
• 15. To keep the grounds generally in good order and to prevent trespass thereon.
• 16. To have all classrooms ready at least half an hour before the official time of commencing.
• 17. To maintain the canteen in a clean and tidy manner and ensure sufficient stock e.g. tea, coffee, milk etc., are monitored and available.
• 18. To note and arrange for the receipt and transfer of stores, fuel, classroom material and other general material.
• 19. The caretaker should maintain confidentiality at all times regarding the customers using the services of Donegal ETB.
• 20. Collect and assemble waste for collection and keep waste area in a clean and tidy condition.
• 21. 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
• 22. Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard
• 23. Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems
• 24. Maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, sweeping and litter pick the grounds each morning.
• 25. If there is frost or snow salt the path in front of the School by the roadway, from the gate to the front door, the car park and along all internal pathways on the grounds.
• 26. On wet/damp mornings ensure that the floors are dried after the students have entered the building.
• 27. To participate in training where new technologies are introduced by Donegal ETB/School/College.
• 28. To perform such other similar duties, as may be required, and generally carry out such instructions as may, from time to time, be given by Donegal ETB, the Chief Executive or other responsible officer.

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