Relief Janitors, Lewis & Harris Schools (3110)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council is seeking Relief Janitors for schools in Uist and Barra. The role involves essential maintenance and security duties, ensuring a safe environment for students. Candidates should have experience in janitorial tasks, an understanding of Health & Safety, and the ability to supervise pupils effectively. Flexible availability, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of janitorial duties in schools.
• Experience of handyperson duties and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out security procedures for school buildings.
• Perform handyperson duties and routine maintenance.
• Prepare classrooms and assist with school events.

Skills

Understanding of janitorial duties

Ability to supervise pupils

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Location: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Council Offices Sandwick Road Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW

Rate: £14.85 per hour

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Hours: 0 hours per week

Advert

Relief Janitors, Lewis & Harris Schools
£14.85 per hour, inclusive of £1.48 Distant Islands Allowance per hour

The Education & Children’s Services Department is seeking to add to its list of persons who are willing to act as Relief Janitors in Uist and Barra Schools. Relief cover may be required on Saturdays as well as during the week, therefore if you are only available on Saturdays you should also apply. Hours as and when required.

Duties include: carrying out security procedures for school buildings and grounds, including keyholder responsibilities; handyperson duties; day-to-day operation and routine maintenance of boilers and heating plant as instructed; preparing classrooms/halls for school and/or public use; school crossing patrol; supervision of community lets outwith school hours; and provide assistance and carry out new duties where any new property compliance testing regime is introduced for school premises.

You should have an understanding of janitorial duties in a school with an organised and effective approach to the full range of duties. Experience of handyperson duties and both the knowledge and ability to carry out routine maintenance on plant and School equipment is required. You must have an understanding of Health & Safety issues. You must have the ability to supervise pupils.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.