Second Shift Cleaner

Science Academies of NY•City of Syracuse, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaner is responsible for maintaining the hygiene and safety standards of the school premises. This role involves performing various cleaning tasks, operating cleaning machinery, and ensuring the safe use of chemicals and equipment. The position requires adherence to Health & Safety guidelines and reporting any hazards or defects to the Operations Manager. During school closure periods, the role may involve additional duties such as floor stripping and sealing, high-level dusting, and wall washing.

Requirements

Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines.
Ability to safely use chemicals and cleaning materials.
Proficiency in operating cleaning machinery (e.g., vacuum cleaners, polishers).
Ability to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
Strong reporting skills for hazards and defects.
Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping, and wiping.

Nice To Haves

Experience in school cleaning environments.
Familiarity with a wide range of cleaning equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

Cleaning allocated parts of the school following Health & Safety guidelines.
Safe use of chemicals and cleaning materials, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Operating cleaning machinery for soft and hard surfaces.
Maintaining School standards of hygiene and safety for all cleaning equipment and closets.
Reporting any hazards, defects, or equipment breakdowns to the Operations Manager.
Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors.
Spot cleaning of spillages.
Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors, and polishing door glass.
Emptying and cleaning bins.
Cleaning toilets, including sanitary fittings and surrounds.
Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces.
Wiping, polishing, and straightening furniture.
Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets.
Checking and closing windows, and switching off lights after work.
Performing additional duties as allocated, which may include floor stripping and sealing, high-level dusting, and wall washing during school closure periods.