Janitors - FLK13140
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,793.00 to £27,182.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Banknock, FK4 1TF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Falkirk Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FLK13140 |
Summary
Job Advert
Join Our Facilities Team – Janitor
Are you dependable, hands-on and committed to keeping schools running smoothly and safely? We’re looking for dedicated Janitors to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting schools across the Falkirk Council area.
Janitors play a crucial role in school life – ensuring that buildings and grounds are clean, secure and well-maintained, helping create a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You’ll also support school activities, monitor contractors, and contribute to health and safety compliance, allowing Headteachers to focus on education.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure the safety, security and upkeep of buildings and external areas
- Carry out minor maintenance and report defects or hazards
- Support the management of heating systems and building alarms
- Monitor and support on-site contractors
- Help manage janitorial supplies and deliveries
- Contribute to safe access during severe weather and support pupil supervision when needed
- Occasionally provide janitorial cover at other schools within the cluster
What We’re Looking For:
- Relevant experience in facilities management, site supervision or building maintenance
- A working knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and building systems
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with children and young people is desirable
- A full driving licence is helpful but not essential
The Role:
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Contract: Term Time (41 weeks), permanent
- Location: Bankier Primary School and Victoria Primary School
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a valued, well-supported team
- Help create safe and welcoming spaces for learning
- Access ongoing training and development opportunities
Successful candidates must gain and maintain PVG scheme membership.
If you take pride in your work and want to contribute to a service that matters every day, we encourage you to apply.
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