We are recruiting for an Assistant Janitor to join the friendly and committed janitorial team at an Edinburgh Primary School in the heart of the City initially on a temporary basis to be employed directly by the School after the initial trial period (min 12 weeks)

Hourly rate during temporary assignment £12

Basic Function: To facilitate the efficient operation of school, ensuring the safety and security of the school site and the cleanliness, and preparation for school activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Janitor will be a capable, hardworking, problem solver who is self-motivated and flexible in their working practices. They must possess the ability to respond to any eventualities in a professional, calm, and courteous manner, upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school.
As a member of the Janitorial team, The Assistant Janitor has shared responsibility for:
• Welcoming pupils, staff, visitors, and guests on campus and assisting with directions and escorting as required.
• The security of the school site at all times; in particular, act as Fire Officer between 4.00pm and 10.30pm on weekdays if on back-shift duty, and between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays if on weekend duty.
• The reporting, at the earliest opportunity, of all instances of property crime and incidents of a suspicious nature to the Head . The removal of rubbish and picking up of litter from all parts of the school property
• Lifting, moving, and transporting goods, furniture, and equipment around campus and in relation to specific events - some heavy lifting will be required
• Ensuring that all assembly, dining, and other halls are operationally serviced to carry out all relevant school functions and other ancillary functions as deemed necessary by the schools’ management.
• Implementation of all relevant Health and Safety procedures, e.g. Emergency evacuations.
• The carrying out of specific cleaning requirements with regard to sickness and blood, where exceptional circumstances occur, and particular cleaning instructions are specified.
• The receipt of deliveries and incoming mail to the school, and subsequent onward delivery to departments across ESMS sites
• The monthly recording of the gas, electricity and water meter readings to the Finance Manager.
• Directing vehicles entering and exiting the campus and prevention of conflict with pedestrians.
• Ensuring that all relevant equipment is in a safe working condition and to assist with minor repairs as appropriate. Eg: light bulbs, locks etc.
• Monitoring of CCTV and alarms– including weekly Fire Alarm testing and records
• Fire Hazard checks and ensuring Fire Exists are not being obstructed
• Clearing of snow and ice from the playground, footpaths, steps, and entrances.
• Carry out general duties as may reasonably be requested by the Head Janitor or any other person who has line management authority to do so

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience
• Previous cleaning experience
• Health and Safety knowledge
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence
• PVG Memberhip


Desirable

• Previous experience in a Janitorial or a caretaking role
Driving License with minibus and trailer entitlement (D1 and D1E).
• Previous experience of working in a school setting
• First Aid qualification


Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies
• Physical ability to walk, bend, push, pull and lift repetitively during working hours
• Excellent communication skills (orally and in writing) and interpersonal skills, for the purpose of Health and Safety and the ability to follow instructions
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise own workload with good attention to detail
• Independent, self-motivated, and organised; with an ability to work as part of a team
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Training and experience of manual handling preferred.
• Basic knowledge and experience of implementing security and fire systems and procedures

Personal Attributes
• Personable
• Flexible working practices
• Trustworthy
• Good work ethic
• Can-do attitude
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training as required

Since starting Pol-UK in 2005, Kasia and Ewa have focused on building long- lasting business relationships by providing the best staff they could source. Sourcing and engaging a committed workforce is a key challenge for them. With Pol-UK, they have created a new, flexible concept in recruitment, based on their high standards of excellence and their respect for clients and workers.

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