Domestic Assistant (0.57 FTE) (Forres)

The Glasgow School of Art are looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant to be based at our Highlands and Islands Campus in Forres, Moray.

The successful applicant will be an experienced domestic assistant, with a broad knowledge of cleaning and domestic duties within public areas, restrooms, offices and working areas such as studios and workshops. An ability to use the full range of electrical cleaning equipment (scrubbers, polishers, driers, etc.) is desirable, although training will be given. Knowledge of COSHH also an advantage. This post holder will also have responsibility for locking up the Campus and setting the alarms.

The working hours are 20 hours per week and the role is permanent.

For full details and to apply online, please visit:

https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/LoginV2.aspx

Closing Date: 12th February 2023.

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

To view our full Equality statement, please click here.

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Job Description

The Role

Job Title Domestic Assistant

Location The post is based on the campus of The Glasgow School of

Art - Forres, and the workload will encompass working in any of the various separate buildings currently.

Reports to Domestic Supervisors

Responsible to Facilities Manager

Purpose: Domestic Assistants are responsible for the cleaning of GSA
Buildings to agreed standards, by following the correct cleaning methods and procedures as instructed by supervisory staff.

Key liaisons:

The post holder can seek guidance and professional advice on any matter concerning his/her duties from the Domestic Supervisors, the Director of Operations and the Facilities
Manager.

• Internal Contacts:

- Director of Operations – Forres Campus
- Estates Staff including Janitors and maintenance staff.
- A wide range of staff, students and visitors within the GSA.

• External Contacts:

- Contractors
- Suppliers
- Training specialists

Key Accountabilities:

• To maintain cleanliness standards, as set out by the School;
• To follow a specific work schedule of the areas to be cleaned whilst maintaining due regard to work being carried out within the area;
• The care and use of mechanical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, scrubbers, polishers, etc;
• To maintain safe working practice as shown during training;
• To ensure personal use of protective clothing as supplied by the School, at all times e.g., domestic uniform and rubber gloves;
• To dispose of waste in accordance with Local Policies;
• To secure work areas on completion of duties;
• To lock up the Campus and set all alarms
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the Supervisor or Management.

Key Challenges:
As a team member, the role holder should play an active part in the continuing improvement and development of services throughout the Glasgow School of Art.

Person Specification:
The post holder will demonstrate:

• An ability to respond flexibly to differing and competing demands;
• An ability to work under pressure;
• An ability to work as part of a team;
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and diversity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of cleaning/domestics services duties within a similar team-based environment;
• Knowledge of the requirements of COSHH (Control of Substances hazardous to health) regulations, and Health & Safety requirements pertinent to domestic /cleaning services;
• Familiarity with the standard range of equipment used by a domestic services team

(vacuum cleaners, scrubber driers, wet/dry pick-up machines, floor polishers etc.).

Terms and Conditions

Contract Permanent

Probationary Period It is recognised that there is an inevitable ‘settling in’ period in any post. The probationary period is therefore an opportunity for the employee to fit within the culture of the
School. It should also be determined during this time whether the job is in line with expectations as expressed in pre-appointment discussions, interview and as set out in the
Job Description. The probation period for this role is 6 months.

Salary Grade 1, £18,898.00 - £19,092.00 per annum (pro-rata)

Hours 20 hours per week

Holidays 30 days plus 11 statutory holidays per annum pro rata

Pension Option to join the Local Government Superannuation Scheme

Notice Period 1 month

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £18,898.00-£19,092.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forres: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 12/02/2023