St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballina

Vacancy School Caretaker

St. Mary's Secondary School currently has a vacancy for a school caretaker
01-April-25
Vacancy School Caretaker

This position will take effect from Monday, 19th May 2025.

St. Mary's Secondary School is a vibrant and inclusive community of learning and of faith. We are a Catholic school community for girls, founded by the Mercy Sisters and now under the trusteeship of CEIST. With approximately 550 pupils and 50 staff, the school is committed to excellence in all activities, and the role of School Caretaker is hugely important in ensuring that all school facilities, equipment, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a very high standard.

This is a full-time position, and the ideal candidate will have several years’ general maintenance experience, with a flair for groundskeeping, including lawn care, hedge cutting, and the general upkeep of the school grounds and buildings. A qualification in building maintenance or a technician’s qualification would be advantageous.

A job description and person specification can be accessed here.

Applicants should submit a Letter of Application, along with a Curriculum Vitae and the names and contact details of two recent referees, either:

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 15th April 2025.

(It is expected that interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday, 28th April 2025.)

Shortlisting may apply. Canvassing will disqualify.
The position is subject to Garda vetting.

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