Job Details

Assistant Janitor based at Kinghorn Primary School covering all janitorial duties along with cleaning and school crossing patrols.

We have a permanent vacancy to join our team within schools and nurseries in the Kirkcaldy area Monday to Friday 36 hours per week as required on a 52 week contract. Hours of work are 7:30am to 3:42pm.

You will earn a competitive salary of £22,525.71 to £23,633.23 per year and have access to a range of benefits, including:

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £12.00 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends. Pay is every 4 weeks. Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland). Generous holiday allowance. Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail.

Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with service guidelines.

Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times, and that they are secure at the end of the working day.

Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises.

A willingness to complete additional training as required.

Responding to emergency call-outs in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.

Have the ability to travel to other locations within the specified area of work as required - a current driving licence is desirable.

Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.

The Person

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.

You will be required to attend induction training before starting in post.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

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