Janitor - RGU

Every one of RGU's employees makes their own unique and equally important contribution to our success, at every level of our operation.

The University's facilities have undergone major transformation within the last ten years, bringing a new level of service to the local community, staff and students. Estates and Property Services is the largest support service within RGU, with 122 staff involved in the day to day management and development of the University.

As a Janitor you will expected to work effectively with and without supervision, ensuring the highest levels of customer service and required Health and Safety standards are met across our facilities. Your duties will include minor maintenance repairs, cleaning, security and room set up. You'll need experience of delivering a quality service in a customer focussed environment, a helpful attitude and a good grounding in admin/IT.

You will be required to work a shift pattern consisting of 7 hour shifts between the hours of 7am and 11pm, 5 days out of 7 (including weekends). Average hours will be 35 hours per week. Operations change during University vacations therefore some adjustments to hours may be required on occasion. A uniform (provided) is worn while on duty.

You’ll benefit from a generous pension scheme, 46 days annual leave (including statutory days), an onsite nursery and sports centre, as well as a range of voluntary health and travel benefits.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. For more information visit: https://www.mygov.scot/basic-disclosure/

We are committed to attracting and engaging a diverse range of staff and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome, comfortable to express their ideas, and can reach their full potential. For more information, please visit Our Diverse Workforce pages.

RESPONSIBLE TO
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Facilities Support Manager, Assistant Facilities Manager.

RESPONSIBLE FOR
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No Line Management responsibilities

PURPOSE OF THE POST
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Undertake a range of facilities-related services, ensuring the highest levels of customer service and relevant required Health and Safety standards are met. The post will focus on general janitorial duties including minor maintenance repairs, cleaning, security, room set up, etc. Post holders are expected to work effectively both with and without supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
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Customer Services

Point of contact for customers, staff and students, including answering telephones, mobile and radio calls from reception for information/services/assistance

Make a positive impression and have a can do attitude with customers, colleagues and managers

Liaise with other building users to ensure a high quality of service is provided

Co-operate with and support others in the team and help to resolve issues

Share information and encourage others to participate in joint tasks

Health and Safety & Compliance

Ensure all tasks undertaken comply with Health and Safety and University requirements

Ensure weekly/monthly checks on all equipment are completed and faults reported to the Assistant facilities manager (AFM)

Undertake regular fire alarm and fire panel checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly. Deal with emergency situations that may arise, e.g. building evacuations, fire alarm activations, etc

Undertake monitoring of fire panel including daily fire panel checks, weekly tests of alarm system, checking fire fighting equipment, recording findings and reporting any faults/failures to the Assistant facilities manager (AFM)

Implement University procedures and practices in Fire Safety, Health and Safety, COSHH, First Aid, and all other relevant safety procedures, including information is correctly recorded

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