Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Job Description Job Purpose

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

Responsible to:
Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

• 1.1 Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re‑polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• 1.2 Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• 1.3 Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• 1.4 Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35 m. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
• 1.5 Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

• 2.1 All duties must be carried out to comply with:
  • The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
  • Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
  • The COSHH Regulations;
  • Codes of Practice.
• 2.2 All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• 2.3 Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority’s procedure.
• 2.4 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.
• 2.5 Protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
• 2.6 Flat‑soled enclosed‑toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
• 2.7 Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.
• 2.8 All necessary paperwork must be completed.
• 2.9 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.

• 3.1 Employees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the authority for the higher‑level duties to be carried out.
• 3.2 Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include induction training and refresher training.

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, an enhanced disclosure of criminal background will be required. The Education Authority will be expected to cover the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (currently £33).

Details of payment will be provided during the pre‑employment stage.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation and will undertake training as necessary, provided by the EA cleaning service.
• Desirable: three months’ experience of cleaning outside a home environment; demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools.
• Applicants should show commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery, reflecting the values of the Education Authority.