Janitor

Teacheroo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and hard-working Janitor to join our dedicated Estates team within our main school campus.

The main duties of the Janitorial team lie in the security of people and the campus, preparation of premises for School activities and events (both routine and non-routine), traffic/ parking control and porter duties. The Janitors also play an increasingly important role in the welcome provided to visitors to the site.

The position involves shift work as follows: Early: 6am to 2.00pm, Morning: 7.30am to 3.30pm; Day: 10.00am-6.00pm Late: 1.30pm to 9.30pm plus Saturday 8.00am to 12.00pm; (times are subject to review)
Flexibility will be required in respect of working hours at busy times – particularly in relation to the facilitation of external events at evenings and weekends. You will also be asked to be part of the out of hours emergency rota.

Main Responsibilities:

Please see full job description attached.

Ideal Candidate:

• Driving Licence essential; with minibus and trailer entitlement (D1 and D1E) would be beneficial
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people of all levels including Governors, staff, pupils and visitors, both in person and by telephone/radio.
• Ability to analyse requests, identify requirements and deal with problems.
• Ability to receive and relay information and work to targets and deadlines.
• Ability to work under instruction, both as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Basic knowledge and experience of implementing security and fire systems and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training as required.
• Basic computer skills – email, basic spreadsheets and word documents.
• Ability to attend Campus, outwith hours, within 30 minutes.

Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus.

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC#removed#.

Package Description:

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people. This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for Support Staff, in addition to basic salary, includes:

• Enhanced holiday allowance (38 days minimum)
• Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
• Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
• Travel to work schemes
• School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
• Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
• Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.