Assistant Janitor

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Janitor to join their team in Wormit. This role involves performing essential janitorial duties, ensuring the cleanliness and security of educational establishments, and responding to emergencies. With a competitive salary and access to generous benefits, including pension membership and training opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're enthusiastic about maintaining safe and clean environments and enjoy working with others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Access to training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete additional training as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures in various establishments.
• Responding to emergency call-outs and ensuring security of premises.

Skills

Cleaning Procedures

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Time Management

Education

Induction Training

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Membership

Job description

Job Details

Assistant Janitor based in Wormit near Newport on Tay - covering all janitorial duties along with cleaning and school crossing patrols.

We have a permanent vacancy to join our team within Schools and Nurseries:

Wormit Primary School

• Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week on a 52-week contract. Hours of work are 7:30 am to 3:42 pm.

You will earn a competitive salary of £23,783.40 to £24,890.91 per year pro rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £12.67 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund, part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.

Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with service guidelines.

Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times and secured at the end of the working day.

Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies to maintain the security of the premises.

A willingness to complete additional training as required.

Responding to emergency call-outs in accordance with established procedures, including attending the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repairs, and liaising with contractors/emergency services on site where necessary.

Ability to travel to other locations within the specified area of work as required— a current driving licence is desirable.

Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accidents, or damage, including liaising with appropriate staff and contractors.

The Person

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in the post.