COM ENT 1476 G1 Primary Janitor - St Columbkilles Primary School

South Lanarkshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a janitor to manage cleaning functions at St Columbkilles Primary School. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, monitoring standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
• Experience in monitoring cleaning standards and compliance with regulations.
• Understanding of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for janitorial and cleaning functions.
• Monitor cleaning standards and report issues to management.
• Liaise with external contractors and ensure safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Communication

Monitoring

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Location and Work Pattern

Location: St Columbkilles Primary School, Rutherglen

Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4.00pm, Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for preparing all documentation related to the Janitorial and Cleaning functions within the premises. Duties include cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls, etc. You will also monitor cleaning standards in line with specifications and COSHH regulations, reporting any issues to management.

Specific Duties

1. Communicate effectively with the Facilities Manager, Head of Establishment/Lessee’s, and Team Members to meet customer needs daily.
2. Log, monitor, and report all damages and faults related to the fabric and fixtures.
3. Liaise with external contractors and lessees, ensuring adherence to Health and Safety and security procedures.
4. Monitor activities of lessees and contractors, reporting issues to the line manager.
5. Maintain grounds in a safe and tidy condition, free from dangerous articles, ensuring the safety of staff and visitors.

Application Process and Legislative Information

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, applicants must not be barred from working with children or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme prior to employment. Candidates should disclose any employment gaps and provide foreign police checks where applicable.

Equal Opportunities and Community Support

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements. The council also supports members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant, guaranteeing an interview to eligible veterans.

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