Cleaner

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 co mply 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. • 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