Cleaner - Coppabella State School

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Coppabella State School is seeking a Cleaner to join their team. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic school environment in line with the approved cleaning program.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms, offices, amenities and outdoor areas, and reporting safety concerns to the supervisor. The position is Permanent Part-Time (0.50FTE) with 38 hours per fortnight, offering opportunities to contribute to a close-knit school community and support literacy and numeracy

Qualifications

• Permanent Part-Time (0.50FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.
• Maintains a clean, safe school environment according to the approved cleaning program.
• Liaises with Principal/Business Manager regarding cleaning materials and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Clean windows, doors, taps, sinks, fixtures, and furniture.
• Clean and sanitize toilet facilities and sick bays.
• Maintain and clean cleaning equipment.
• Control cobwebs and mildew with extendable tools.
• Clean concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.
• Dispose of rubbish and manage litter in drains and gutters.
• Dust student and office furniture and equipment.
• Hose, sweep and vacuum floors.
• Remove graffiti where present.
• Maintain vinyl/timber floors (buff, strip, polish).
• Perform other cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Job description

The Cleaner at Coppabella State School is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic school environment in accordance with the approved cleaning program. Duties include cleaning classrooms, offices, amenities and outdoor areas, maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, disposing of rubbish, operating security systems, securing buildings, and reporting maintenance or safety concerns. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.50FTE), 38 hours per fortnight.

About Us

Coppabella State School is a close knit family-like community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and caring environment. The school has a strong focus on the development of children's literacy and numeracy skills. At Coppabella State School we believe in fostering the development of the whole child through academic, sporting, cultural and artistic endeavours.

Your Opportunity

As the Cleaner, you will contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support, as well as ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.


• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays.


• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.


• Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.


• Cleaning of concrete, bitumen, asphalt and paved surfaces.


• Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.


• Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.


• Hosing, sweeping and vacuuming.


• Removal of graffiti.


• Vinyl/timber floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.


• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Security

• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.


• Locking and unlocking buildings.

Liaison

• Liaise with Principal/Business Manager concerning purchase and/or replacement of cleaning materials.


• Reporting security, safety, damage concerns to the Principal/Business Manager or Schools Officer (Facilities and/or Grounds).


• Referring members of the public to relevant school personnel as required.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Occupational group Education & Training