Cleaner - 2 Posts

Education Authority - Northern Ireland • Craigavon, ME

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Evidence of knowledge of: The requirements of a School Cleaner.
• Cleaning methods / machinery.
• Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
• Ability to use own initiative and to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and take instruction in the English language.
• Effective organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Flexible approach to work, and willing to carry out instruction.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values.
• Undertake training as necessary & provided by the EA cleaning service.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.
• You WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Three months’ experience of cleaning outside home environment.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery).

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. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.
• 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.
• All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority’s procedure.
• 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.
• 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.
• All necessary paperwork must be completed.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 to equality legislation at all times.
• Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.
• The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check which at present costs £33. Further details regarding the payment of this check will be issued with the contract of employment.

Benefits

• The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed