Second Shift Cleaner

Science Academies of NY•Syracuse, NY

1d•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 proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, all while adhering to Health & Safety guidelines. During school closure periods, the role may expand to include more intensive cleaning tasks such as floor stripping and sealing, high-level dusting, and wall washing.

Requirements

Understanding 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.
Good communication skills for reporting hazards and defects.
Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Experience in school cleaning.
Knowledge of specific cleaning techniques for various surfaces.

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 all School standards of hygiene and safety for cleaning equipment and closets.
Reporting any hazards, defects, or equipment breakdowns to the Operations Manager immediately.
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 such as stripping and sealing floors, high-level dusting, and wall washing during school closure periods.
Undertaking other duties as allocated from time to time.