Overview
JOB TITLE: Cleaner
REPORTS TO: Designated Line Manager
JOB PURPOSE: Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.
Main duties and responsibilities
* 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.
General Conditions
* Carry out all duties 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.
* 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.
Training
* 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.
* Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include: Induction Training; Refresher Training.
Equal Opportunities
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Disclosures and Safeguarding
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND: 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’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
Applicant guidance and benefits
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES: To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Education Administration Programs
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