Janitor - St. Boswells and Newtown St. Boswells Primary Schools

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
• A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
• A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we want to hear from you! Join us at Scottish Borders Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our community.

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Job Purpose

 

As a Janitor, you will maintain school premises' cleanliness and safety. You will be responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for staff, pupils, and visitors. You will clean, perform litter patrol, porter, and conduct minor repairs. You will ensure building security, open/close the school, and serve as an emergency contact outside school hours.

Council Vision (About Us)

To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable

and better place to live, work in and to visit.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas, buildings, and facilities
• Providing assistance with rearranging furniture and supervision as needed
• Playing an active part in the security and Health and Safety policy of the school
• Liaising with tradesmen and assisting teachers with practical preparations
• Managing procurement and ensuring timely supply receipt to support janitorial tasks efficiently
• Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility

Requirements

• Possess a good education level or BICS credentials
• Be physically fit and able to undertake manual tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also displaying self-sufficiency
• Be able to work flexibly and follow instructions and procedures accurately
• Have good practical, organisation, and communication skills

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Additional information

We are looking for a janitor to work at St. Boswells and Newtown St. Boswells Primary schools. This is a split role between 2 schools. 

For informal enquiries please contact

Full Name: Tracey Biggs

Job Title: Facilities lead coordinator 

Email Address: tracey.biggs@scotborders.gov.uk

Phone number: 07971134584

 

Equality Opportunity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.

Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.