Cleaner - Coppabella State School, Education

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Coppabella State School in the Mackay region is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to support a safe, well‑kept learning environment. You will contribute to the efficient operation of the site by delivering high‑quality cleaning across classrooms, offices and facilities in line with the approved school cleaning program.

The role includes cleaning windows and surfaces, toilets and sick bays, rubbish removal, floor maintenance and basic security duties.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Activating and disarming school security systems as required.
• Locking and unlocking buildings.
• 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.

Job description

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.
• 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.