Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM FM is recruiting a Janitor at East Renfrewshire Schools. You will be based at one school, but contracted to be based at multiple sites through East Renfrewshire to cover janitorial holidays and sickness as required.

This role is a 52 week a year position, 43 hours per week. Shift patterns are 40 hours Mon‑Fri 07:00–16:00, 08:00–17:00, 13:00–22:00 and one Saturday every three weeks 08:00–17:00. You will also be expected to participate in the Sunday overtime rota from 12:00–17:00 to administer lets and occasional overtime during the week.

• Security of the site.
• Lock/unlock school buildings and areas.
• Use EvoGO app on issued device to report and log tasks as per help desk protocols.
• Key holding on multi‑site basis.
• Setting/un‑setting of security systems.
• Participate in on‑call rota currently for one week in every 14 weeks.
• Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks.
• Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out and assist authority in carrying out fire drills.
• Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
• Liaise with contractors.
• Provide emergency access to school site.

• Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. minor redecorating and fixing.
• Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing lamps, unblocking drains, replacing finishes, ironmongery etc.
• Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for the site.
• Organise and carry out minor decoration & improvement works.
• Monitor the M&E systems and report any issues.
• Participate in a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.
• Carry out checks of heating plant and lighting systems.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements.
• Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements.
• Remove waste to central collection point (bin storage area).
• Assisting in administration of log books.
• Undertake emergency cleaning tasks during specified times.
• Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal & litter picking of entire site (external).
• Undertake on‑call duties when required.
• Coordinate deliveries to the site and distribution within.
• Carry out evening let duties when required.
• Monitor performance of contractors and carry out inductions prior to them gaining access to site.
• Liaise with contractors & undertake client role in connection with premises‑related contracts.
• To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity.
• Manage lets when required.

• Water Hygiene, Fire alarms, CCTV, Sprinklers, Disabled Refuge, Access Control, Internal lighting, External lighting, RCD trip testing, Emergency lighting, Portable scaffolding, Flooring, Others as required.

• Moving and handling, Emergency first aid, Code of conduct, Modern slavery, GDPR, Legionella Awareness, IOSH – Working Safely, Others when required.

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

• Janitorial/site‑keeping or trade experience in a similar environment.
• Good numeracy/literacy/GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
• Have a good working knowledge of IT and a willingness to develop knowledge of use of ICT and other specialist equipment/resources.
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Show the ability to assist other team members…