Mobile Cleaner

Job Description

Responsible to:
Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

Job Purpose:

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 and 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 area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35m. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

• All duties must be carried out to comply with:
  • Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
  • Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
  • COHSH Regulations;
  • Codes of Practice.
• All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority’s procedure.
• Absence must be reported in line with the Education Authority’s procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.
• When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn.
• Flat‑soled enclosed‑toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
• Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.
• All necessary paperwork must be completed.
• Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

• Induction Training
• Refresher Training

• Experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
• Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, speaking English.
• Effective organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH.
• Provision of a suitable vehicle or alternative transport.
• Attendance of training as required by the Education Authority cleaning service.
• Requirement for an enhanced disclosure check under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.