Caretaker

Job Description – Caretaker

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic person to join our team. The company is in a

period of growth and the successful candidate must be adaptable and have the ability to work

in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, disciplined, motivated, and extremely organised,

be able prioritise their workload and work quickly and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be based across our services which are based in various

locations throughout Dublin, Kildare & Meath.

Reports to: Operations Manager

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week; 9am-5:30pm as standard but flexibility

required), temporary contract.

Location: Various

Salary:Negotiable – depending on experience – plus mileage paid.

Start date: ASAP

Main Job Purpose:

To support our Operations Manager and Service Managers through the delivery and coordination of hard & soft facilities management services. In addition, the candidate will promote

and co-ordinate health & safety within the organisation.

The successful candidate will undertake the general caretaker duties as outlined below in

consultation with the Facilities Coordinator who is responsible for scheduling the delivery of

ongoing maintenance work.

Overall Duties & Responsibilities:

• To take care of/maintain the company’s premises, furniture, equipment, and fittings and

ensure that they are kept to an agreed/appropriate standard and condition (internal &

external).

• To prevent insofar as it is possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and

equipment of the company (internal & external).

• Upkeep & renewal of paintwork.

• Report and repair (as appropriate) anything that could be a hazard to the health, safety

and welfare of our colleagues and the children in our services.

• Ensure that a safe and secure environment for children, colleagues and visitors is

maintained.

• Making the services safe in adverse weather conditions.

• Act as a keyholder and attend to alarm callouts (where applicable).

• Record meter readings (water, electric, gas).

• Update our EHS system as to status of jobs, risk assessments, etc.

• Understand and ensure consistent compliance with company’s health and safety

policies.

Other Duties

• General grounds maintenance (grass cutting, leaf-blowing, weeding, planting etc).

• Ensuring external signage is well maintained.

• Ensure bin enclosures are kept clean & tidy.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience/ability to undertake caretaking duties.

• Own mode of transport. (van is preferable)

• Full Clean Driver’s licence.

• Experience in grounds keeping (e.g., garden maintenance)

• Understanding/experience in general DIY.

• Experience and understanding of Health and Safety issues.

• Experience of taking responsibility for the security of a building.

• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the team.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Good organisational and time management skills.

• Flexible with the ability to deal with unexpected events and changing work activities.

• A willingness to undertake further training and development as required.

• Flexibility as regards working hours as at times may be required to attend in the

evenings / out of hours.

• A creative and solutions-focused approach when problem-solving.

*This job description may be reviewed, updated and/or amended from time to time in line with

the requirements of the business and as required by the Operations Manager.