Janitor

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as a Janitor in the Minor Maintenance Team, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the upkeep of facilities throughout Fife. This temporary position offers a Monday to Friday schedule, with a competitive salary and a range of benefits. You'll be responsible for undertaking minor maintenance tasks, liaising with contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. If you're a proactive individual who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to your community while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Extra payments for shift work

Travel expenses reimbursement

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Support with training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake minor maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Must obtain PVG scheme membership before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor maintenance and compliance checks.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and resolve issues.

Skills

DIY tasks

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership

Job description

Job Details

Are you willing to travel throughout Fife as part of the Minor Maintenance Team of Janitors? Undertaking minor maintenance, compliance checks, and associated documentation, repairs as required.

We currently have a temporary post to join our team on a Monday to Friday schedule between 7:30 am and 3:42 pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

• Post 1 – 36 hours per week, based at Bankhead, Glenrothes –This post is temporary for 1 year.

You will earn a competitive salary of £27,087.17 to £29,508.96 per year and have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Travel expenses paid – we reimburse 45 pence per mile for staff using their own cars.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund, part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Support with training opportunities and qualifications relevant to the role.
• Local and national discounts at supermarkets, restaurants, and retail outlets.

You will be required to work independently or as part of a team, covering tasks such as:

Undertaking DIY tasks limited by your skills, experience, available tools, and safety considerations.

Liaising with outside contractors directly or through property services staff, ensuring they have the necessary Public Liability Insurance and comply with health and safety legislation.

Carrying out prescribed procedures in emergencies such as fire, flooding, accidents, or damage, including coordination with relevant staff and contractors.

Responding promptly to problems and resolving issues.

A willingness to undertake additional training as needed.

The Person

Before appointment, you must obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join the relevant PVG scheme.

You should be able to provide a reliable and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

An induction training day is required before starting in the role.