Overview
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Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Job Title and Reporting
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.
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 from 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 3.35m.
* 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: a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; c) The COSHH Regulations; d) 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.
* Wear protective clothing or work wear issued when carrying out cleaning duties.
* Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
* Use and care for cleaning equipment issued; report any defects 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 be made only 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, including Induction Training and Refresher Training.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. 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. To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here.
Person Specification
Notes to Job Applicants
* You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria; failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
* You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
* The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
* Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
* The Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
* In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel may apply desirable criteria at shortlisting in the order listed. Clearly demonstrate how you meet any desirable criteria on your application form.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
The following are essential criteria which will be measured at shortlisting and may be explored during the interview/selection stage:
* Have a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
* To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation, undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment.
Section 2 - Essential Criteria
Additional essential criteria measured during the interview/selection stage include:
* Knowledge of the requirements of a School Cleaner, cleaning methods/machinery, and Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
* Effective communication, team working, and good organizational skills with the ability to work on own initiative to complete tasks on time and to the required standard.
* Values orientation: evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
Desirable criteria may be used to determine a manageable pool of candidates and will be applied in the order listed.
* Have a minimum of one year’s working experience in a cleaning role.
* Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery).
Criminal Background Disclosure
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required. You will be expected to meet the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
Applicant Guidance
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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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