Janitor - ABC

Job Purpose:

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Location:

Aberdeen City, AB22 8UR
, United Kingdom, Duration:
Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month's salary payment.

The purpose of the role is to provide a critical support service which will enable the safe and efficient running of Aberdeen City Council’s (non 3

Rs) educational properties. This will require team members to work in collaboration with colleagues from within our Integrated Children’s and Family Services, from the other Facilities Management services which operate in our schools and with Building Services colleagues and/or their sub‑contractors to achieve the required outcomes.

• No formal qualifications are required, however, a trade background and/or previous building management experience is desirable.
• Either has or is able to achieve within 6 months of commencement, completion of a recognised qualification for the safe maintenance and operation of swimming pool plant (e.g. STA/Train‑CIMSPA).
• An appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out manual frontline service delivery tasks.

• Working both as part of a Team and having the ability to use one's own initiative.
• Knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Security management of multiple buildings.
• Ability to operate access control systems, intruder/fire alarm/sprinkler systems and CCTV systems.
• Competency and/or previous experience in the use of all Janitorial/Cleaning service equipment and materials provided.
• Ability to operate boiler plant to include heating, hot water and swimming pool plant.
• Manual handling and Working at Height processes.

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

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