Assistant Janitor
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,740 to £25,885 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22172 |
Summary
Job Detail
Mobile Weekend Assistant Janitors cover all janitorial duties along with cleaning.
We currently have a permanent vacancy on a 52-week contract to join our teams within Schools and Nurseries in the Kirkcaldy area.
Based at Kirkcaldy High School
16 hours per week. Working from 7:30am to 4:30pm (1 hour’s lunch), Saturday & Sunday, on a permanent 52-week contract. This post involves opening/closing schools in the area for contractors, school lets. Security checks, etc. More information can be found in the role profile, linked below.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 to £25,885.80 pro rata and annualised pay and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.18 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Pay is 4 weekly and annualised for 40-week contracts.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Generous holiday allowance.
Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with Service guidelines.
Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times, and that they are secure at the end of the working day.
Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises.
A willingness to complete additional training as required.
Responding to emergency call-out in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.
Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.
The Person
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Driver’s licence required for Council Vehicle provided to carry out duties.
Mobile Weekend Assistant Janitors cover all janitorial duties along with cleaning.
We currently have a permanent vacancy on a 52-week contract to join our teams within Schools and Nurseries in the Kirkcaldy area.
Based at Kirkcaldy High School
16 hours per week. Working from 7:30am to 4:30pm (1 hour’s lunch), Saturday & Sunday, on a permanent 52-week contract. This post involves opening/closing schools in the area for contractors, school lets. Security checks, etc. More information can be found in the role profile, linked below.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 to £25,885.80 pro rata and annualised pay and have access to a range of benefits, including:
£13.18 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Pay is 4 weekly and annualised for 40-week contracts.
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
Generous holiday allowance.
Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with Service guidelines.
Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times, and that they are secure at the end of the working day.
Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises.
A willingness to complete additional training as required.
Responding to emergency call-out in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.
Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.
The Person
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Driver’s licence required for Council Vehicle provided to carry out duties.
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