Facilities Assistant - South West Area

Facilities Assistant South West AreaSalary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rated for part time)Hours: As Required - Casual ContractAs a Facilities Technician with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital janitorial service across our estate to ensure our properties are a safe place to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.Trusted employerSecurity offered by permanent positions when available.Opportunities to progressCommunity connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends, and neighbours.As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.Under the direction of the officer designated by the local authority and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the authority, the Facilities Assistant will be responsible for:- Security of the building and grounds- Maintenance of the building (either reporting or carrying out minor jobs)- Ensuring facilities/equipment are available and set up for users- Reactive cleaning of the building, equipment and surrounding grounds- Portering duties- Litter picking dutiesPlease see the supporting documents for more information about the role.This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.Find out more about our commitment to equalities Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilOur salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.Happy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Facilities Assistant Person Specificationhttps://counter.adcourier.com/emFjLm1lcnJ5bGVlcy43MDU4My4xMzUzMkBjaXR5b…;