Job Title

Carpentry & Joinery Technician

Grade

Technician

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 specialist technical support in the organisation and preparation of materials and the maintenance of machines and equipment 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

€41,215 p.a. - €71,528 p.a.

Long service Increment 1, €73,913 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum.

Long Service Increment 2, €75,466 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.

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 organisation, preparation and machining of materials for classes and the maintenance of health and safety standards of machines and equipment within the workshops and machine shop as directed by the Principal in line with practices and procedures of DDLETB.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To prepare and machine all required class materials in a timely fashion such that they are ready when required.
• To safely set-up and supervise, when required, workshop machinery for use by the staff and/or students/apprentices.
• To ensure the safe and proper operational conditions of the woodwork machine shop.
• To ensure the safe day-to-day working order of machine shop and workshop equipment and machinery and conduct routine maintenance.
• To organise the stock of materials and consumables and coordinate their distribution where necessary.  
• To facilitate the annual inspection and regulatory maintenance of machinery (by contractor).
• To coordinate, with the head of apprenticeship, the other ancillary staff to ensure the good order of facilities and infrastructure.
• To ensure, during all breaks when facilities are not occupied, the thorough cleaning of all work areas and an associated inspection of infrastructure is undertaken.  
• To enable the 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. 
• To be available for overtime in order to undertake the above and other appropriate duties as required. 
• To 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

• Craft Trade certificate in a wood trade or equivalent suitable qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years suitable experience.
• Must be competent and qualified in the use and maintenance of a full range of wood related workshop machinery, equipment and practices.
• Must be fully conversant with safe work practice in a workshop environment and be aware of legislative requirements relating to occupational health and safety.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• A high degree of accuracy and the ability to pay close attention to detail in technical deliverables.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with academic and ancillary staff.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and be pro-active.
• Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of a team when required. 
• Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise 
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Confidentiality with regard to school business