Janitor (Relief) - Moray Area

Job Description

To undertake janitorial and minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

To ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service within the overall priorities of establishments.

To undertake operational duties within base establishment.

To undertake technical duties within base establishments.

Complying with the Health and Safety requirements and provisions and ensuring that safe working practices are adopted and that all equipment is operated safely.

The Individual

Experience of care and maintenance of property

Previous experience of working with people

A competent standard of literacy and numeracy

Aptitude for tidiness

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise tasks/action

Ability to follow routines

Capable of working unsupervised or as part of a team

Flexible approach to work

Self-confident and self-motivated

Ability to record information accurately

Able to carry out handyman/basic maintenance duties

Ability to work periodically in unpleasant conditions inside and outside

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff

Ability to move furniture & equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations

Able to work both indoors and outdoors as required

Ability to operate equipment and machinery as detailed in the job description

Must be flexible to meet the needs and demands of the service including the ability to work outwith normal hours

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

 

Relief cover required for staff absences/vacancies.

Various hours/patterns/locations available, across the Moray School Estate.

 

Closing Date: 29 March 2026

£14.18 per hour

 

For further information contact the Facilities Team:

Susan Urquhart – 01343 563191

Rory Kirwan - 01343 563193