Mobile Cleaner

Job Description

Responsible to:
Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub, dry, strip and re‑polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower areas, including fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35 m; polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.
• Carry out all duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
  Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; COSHH Regulations;
  Codes of Practice.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with the Education Authority’s procedure.
• Report absences in line with the Education Authority’s procedure and complete all relevant forms.
• Wear protective clothing or work wear, flat‑soled enclosed‑toe footwear and any issued cleaning equipment as required.
• Use and care for all issued cleaning equipment; report any defects immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform duties up to and including those in the same grade, provided they are within the employee’s competence.

Employees will accept training for any duties graded at a higher level than their own. Payment is made only when higher‑level duties are required by the authority. Training includes induction and refresher training.

• Access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) or a suitable alternative form of transport.
• Experience and knowledge of cleaning methods, machinery and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet specific deadlines, and use own initiative.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and take instruction in English.
• Effective organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to carry out instruction.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Three months’ experience of cleaning outside a home environment.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery).

An Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background is required for regulated activity. Candidates will bear the cost of the certificate.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.