Building Facilities Assistant

Job Description

Building Facilities Assistant (School Janitor) (7/30062)

Dumfries High School

£26,187 - £26,637

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a real difference

We’re proud of the quality of our cleaning and facilities services – and our achievements speak for themselves:

*  ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning - 2022   

*  APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023

*  Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024

* ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Awards - 2025

We’re now looking for a Building Facilities Assistant (School Janitor) to join our friendly, supportive team at Dumfries High School. This is an excellent opportunity if you’re seeking work in a role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

About the role

You’ll be part a dynamic, customer facing facilities team, providing essential janitorial and cleaning support to help keep the school safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Your duties will include:

*Carrying out emergency cleaning and janitorial tasks to a high standard

*Supporting daily building safety checks and health and safety procedures

*Assisting the Lead Occupier with safe operation of the premises

*Supporting energy efficiency and responsible building usage

*Liaising professionally with all staff and service users

You’ll work both independently and as part of a small team, using a proactive, organised, and methodical approach.

Working Hours

36 hours per week, working a shift pattern of 7am to 3pm, and 12pm to 8pm (including breaks) on a rota basis:

52.14 weeks per year       

On occasions, there may be a requirement to work alternative work patterns including weekends to cover school events and lets.

What we Offer

*Full training provided, including:

          - Janitorial protocols and equipment

          - Safe use of chemicals and emergency cleaning procedures

          - Building Safety procedures, including fire alarm testing, building security and being part of an alarm call-out rota

          - iPad and Microsoft applications

*All necessary PPE supplied

*A Personal Training Plan to support your development

*Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)

*Access to Viv-Up, our wellbeing and discounts platform with over 800 offers

*Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and Wellbeing Champions

What we’re looking for

*A flexible, reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail

*Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused

*Able to work independently and as part of a team

*Good communication skills are essential

*A current driving license is required (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

Requirements

Important information

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Our commitment to equality

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Paper applications are available – please call 01387 260406 to request a form.

Contact Details: Michelle Caven

Email: Michelle.Caven@dumgal.gov.uk

Contact: 07917 092 569