Assistant Janitor

KELVINSIDE ACADEMY WAR MEMORIAL TRUST; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvinside Academy is seeking an Assistant Janitor to join the Facilities Team in Glasgow. The role covers cleaning, basic maintenance, and providing practical support to ensure a safe, clean environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will contribute to opening/closing duties and assist with events and day-to-day operations.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) with shift patterns including early mornings, evenings and weekends. Driving licence is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Reliability and flexibility to work shifts across early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to follow school procedures for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain School buildings and grounds in a clean, safe condition.
• Carry out routine cleaning, basic maintenance and practical support duties.
• Report hazards, damage or maintenance issues to the Estates and Facilities team.
• Assist with daily opening/closing and safeguarding procedures.
• Set up/clear rooms and events; move furniture and equipment as required.
• Receive, sort and distribute internal mail and deliveries.
• Support teaching staff with facility use and preparation.
• Assist planned maintenance and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Initiative

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Kelvinside Academy are currently looking for an Assistant Janitor to join our team. There is a full-time position (40 hours per week) working on a shift pattern covering work including early morning, evenings and weekends.

The Assistant Janitor is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, cleanliness, security and upkeep of the School's buildings and grounds. The postholder will undertake routine cleaning, basic maintenance and practical support duties, helping to ensure that the School provides a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Building and Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain the School's buildings and grounds in a clean, tidy, safe and orderly condition
• Undertake routine and seasonsal maintenance and minor repairs to support the upkeep of the school
• Carry out regular checks of buildings, grounds and equipment identifying and reporting hazards, damage or maintenance issues
• Undertake daily, weekly and monthly tasks to support delivery of legislative and compliance activities

Security and Health & Safety

• Follow the School's procedures for the daily opening and closing of buildings and grounds
• Undertake keyholding duties and respond to on-call out-of-hours alarms in accordance with agreed procedures
• Monitor building security and report any security concerns, damage or suspicious activity to the Head Janitor
• Help maintain a safe school environment by identifying and reporting hazards and following the School's health and safety procedures
• Assist with emergency / evacuation arrangements as directed and in accordance with School procedures

Operational and School Support

• Assist with the movement of furniture, equipment and resources as required, setting up and setting down rooms and equipment for assemblies, meetings, school events and other activities
• Receive, sort and distribute internal mail and deliveries as requiredRequisition cleaning materials and routine maintenance supplies through the agreed process
• Provide practical assistance to teaching and support staff in relation to the use and preparation of school facilities
• Support the Facilities Team in delivering planned maintenance and responding to day‑to‑day operational requirements

General Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the School to support day‑to‑day operations
• Maintain professional and helpful working relationships with pupils, staff, parents, contractors and visitors
• Carry out duties in a manner that safeguards the welfare of pupils and supports the School's safeguarding procedures
• Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the Estates and Facilities Manager

Person Specification

Essential

• Reliable, flexible and able to work on own initiative
• Practical approach to routine maintenance and problem‑solving
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond to changing operational requirements
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with pupils, staff, parents and visitors
• Awareness of health and safety requirements and willingness to follow established procedures
• Full, clean driving licence to support use of school vehicles

Desirable

• Previous experience in janitorial, facilities, cleaning, grounds maintenance or a similar practical role
• Experience of undertaking basic maintenance and minor repairs
• Experience of working in a school or similar environment