Janitor, Rousay Primary School - ORK09677

Orkney Islands Council; The Brinian; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland seeks an enthusiastic Janitor for Rousay Primary School. The position offers 10 hours per week focused on maintaining a secure and safe environment for the school. Applicants should have experience in general maintenance and a good understanding of Health and Safety. The role involves travel within Orkney, with a salary of £28,864 - £29,173 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of carrying out routine general maintenance.
• Good understanding of security issues.
• Ability to travel efficiently between work locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure, and safe.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

General maintenance experience

Understanding of security issues

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Good general standard of education

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Rousay Primary School

Janitor

10 hours per week

Permanent

£28,864 - £29,173 pro rata / £14.96 - £15.12 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, versatile person with good communication and organisation skills, to join our committed staff team.

You should have experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working and also a good understanding of security issues. This post will offer applicants a variety of challenges with the main duty being to ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and safe.

You must have a good general standard of education, experience of general maintenance and understanding of Health and Safety and security issues.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Angela Ferguson, Head Teacher on 01856 821226 or e-mail [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 September 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.