St Andrews University Estates Department currently have a vacancy for one full-time permanent janitor. The position will report to the one of three Senior Janitors based throughout the University. You will be a well-motivated team player and able to meet the varying requirements of the post which include general Janitors duties, ceremonial and other duties associated with a higher educational environment. Experience of using IT systems including e-mail along with clearly demonstrated communication skills and a current and valid UK driving licence are essential. Uniform will be supplied and worn. Janitor services are provided at 3 locations – (Porters’ Lodge/93 North Street), which is combined with St Mary’s and at North Haugh. North Haugh has a team of 4 Janitors supervised by a Senior Janitor and Porters’ Lodge and St Mary’s have 10 Janitors combined and two Senior Janitors. Each area carries out various duties, some of which may differ depending on the requirements and characteristics of the location. Janitors can be required to work in any of the three areas. The Janitor rotational shift system will vary from an early shift, day shift and back shift, starting at 07.00 Hrs. to 15.15 Hrs. 0800 Hrs. to 16.15 Hrs. and 14.15 Hrs. to 22.00 Hrs. The working week is Monday to Friday with some requirements for working overtime at weekends, Exams, and Graduation. This is a permanent full-time post 36.25 hours per week. 35 days annual leave: and a contributory pension scheme. Any informal enquiries should be addressed to the Bedellus Bedellus@st-andrews.ac.uk and interviews will be held at a nominated date thereafter.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/ In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 01/03/2024 Interview Date: TBN
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Grade/Salary: Grade2/£22,770 - £23,070 per annum