Job Title

Workshop Attendant 

Grade

Caretaker

Nature and Duration of Contract

Permanent in accordance with General Conditions of Employment.

Department / Function

Initial assignment to the Craft & Apprentice area of Dublin College Dún Laoghaire to provide caretaking, maintenance, cleaning and ancillary support to the staff and services as directed by the Principal in line with practices and procedures of DDLETB.

Reporting To

The Principal

Location of Post

Dublin College Dún Laoghaire

Salary Scale

€34,807 p.a. - €38,962 p.a.

Long service Increment 1, €39,104 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum.

Long Service Increment 2, €39,246 after three years satisfactory service at LSI 1

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale.  Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of current experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Annual Leave

22 working days per annum.

Working Week

39 hours per week (exclusive of one hour lunch)

Probation

In accordance with S.I. No. 686/2022 - European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022, the period of probation shall not exceed 12 months.

Superannuation

Membership of the ETB Superannuation Scheme and of the ETB’s Spouses and Children’s Scheme is automatic and compulsory.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

Citizenship Requirements

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreement may also apply.                                                               

Please visit the link below for updates to these requirements:                                        

https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/what_you_should_know/coming_to_work_in_ireland/  Please note you must advise if a work permit is required by you before commencing employment with Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB. This requirement should be notified as soon as possible.

A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such panel will remain active for a maximum period of 6 months.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer. 

Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post.

Overview of the Role

To provide caretaking, cleaning and support services as part of the ancillary team, as directed by the Principal in line with practices and procedures of DDLETB.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safe and clean working conditions of the workshops and machine shop in the Craft & Apprenticeship area, including the security and maintenance of college tools and equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring all defects in workshop equipment, power tools and hand tools are reported promptly to the head of apprenticeship and arrangements made for repair on approval of same. 
• Routine and non-routine opening and closing of the workshop premises in accordance with the instructions of the Principal or the Deputy Principal as his/her nominated delegate. 
• Receipt of materials and other goods that have been delivered to the premises/workshop and their distribution to and from appropriate points of storage.  
• Co—operation in ensuring security and safety within building during school days as agreed with the Principal or the Deputy Principal including during times of timetabled morning and lunch breaks. 
• Attendance to ensure security and safety and performance of other duties during evening class programmes and other after-school activities in accordance with the instructions of the Principal or the Deputy Principal.  To be available for overtime in order to undertake the above and other appropriate duties as required. 
• Ensuring, during mid-terms, at Christmas, Easter and Summer, when the school is closed to day students, a thorough cleaning of the workshop  
• Ensure his/her own times of attendance is recorded in the non-teaching staff attendance book in the Front Office.  Where duties or other agreed reasons require departure from the building during working hours that the latter be also recorded in the attendance book. 
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Experience and understanding of Health and Safety issues 
• Good organisational and time management skills 
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team. 
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise 
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy 
• Confidentiality with regard to school business 

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Experience of workshops or similar trade related environment 
• Understanding/experience in carpentry and electrics  
• Good organisational and time management skills 
• Holder of current Driving Licence would be desirable. 
• Experience of working in a trade would be an advantage. 

Competencies

Key competencies required for the role are set out in the application form