Facilities Technician – Hillwood Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Facilities Technician to join Hillwood Primary School in Edinburgh. The role covers day-to-day janitorial and DIY operations, general maintenance, reactive cleaning, and basic security tasks across school buildings.

Part-time hours (12 per week) with a pro-rata salary of £27,257-£29,850. You will help maintain equipment and premises, support events, and contribute to a safe and efficient facilities service in line with council policies and PVG scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or janitorial tasks.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and general cleaning.
• Willingness to undergo PVG scheme checks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day janitorial and DIY tasks across one or more buildings.
• Perform minor repairs and basic maintenance as required.
• Support moves, cleaning and basic security duties within the site.

Job description

Facilities Technician - Hillwood Primary School Jobs in Edinburgh at The City of Edinburgh Council

Facilities Technician
Hillwood Primary School

Salary: £27,257-£29,850 (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 12 per week, 52 weeks

Shift pattern Monday to Thursday 7am-9:30am Friday 7am-9am

To carry out in a facilities management area day to day janitorial and DIY operations across one or more buildings ranging from small repairs and general maintenance to reactive cleaning, supporting moves and conducting basic security functions.

To provide overall an efficient and effective facilities technician service in accordance with the Service Level Agreement, CEC policy and any prevailing general standards.

Major Tasks

The Caretaking role will include the following list of caretaker duties on a mobile basis across a number of buildings:

• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Building maintenance and services
• Security of premises and grounds
• Grounds maintenance
• Cleaning /Tidying

The range of duties undertaken is likely to include the following:

• Equipment and furniture and fitting maintenance
• Undertake minor maintenance and repairs to equipment in accordance with good practice and procedures
• Undertaking general porterage duties, including moving furniture for the setting up of rooms and halls for events, performances, exams, meetings

The list of above duties is not exhaustive and the post-holder will undertake any other duties arising and reasonably pertaining to the post.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A n unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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Title: Facilities Technician - Hillwood Primary School

Company: The City of Edinburgh Council

Location: Edinburgh