Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Job Title

Cleaner

Designated Line Manager

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.
• Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

• Carry out all duties to comply with Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
  Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; COSHH Regulations;
  Codes of Practice.
• Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority procedure.
• Absence must be reported in line with 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.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• 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.
• Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of three months’ demonstrable paid working experience in a cleaning role.
• To meet statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant will be required to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment.
• Knowledge of the requirements of a cleaner in a school / office / hospital, cleaning methods / machinery, Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
• Effective communication skills.
• Effective team-working skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on own initiative to complete tasks on time and to the required standard.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.
• Minimum of one year’s paid working experience in a cleaning role within a school / caring environment (desirable).
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (buffing machinery, suction cleaners, scrubber / dryer machines) (desirable).
• Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background (cost £33). The applicant will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

• Induction Training.
• Refresher Training (for higher-level duties if required).

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.