Cleaner - Katherine, Tindal - $45 an hour + penalties

Kolsen; Katherine; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling NT is hiring for a cleaning role in the Northern Territory. The successful candidate will provide cleaning services according to site schedules and specifications, performing floor care, window cleaning, rubbish removal, and other duties to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Essentials include interpersonal skills, knowledge of commercial cleaning, ability to work with or without supervision, and compliance with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication abilities.
• Experience with commercial cleaning procedures and practices.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• Eligibility to obtain a DCAC.
• Positive NT Police Security Check.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop hard floors.
• Vacuum carpeted floors.
• Dust all surfaces and damp wipe.
• Clean windows and doors inside and out.
• Complete cleaning of toilets and kitchens.
• Spot-clean walls and remove cobwebs.
• Collect and remove rubbish; clean stainless steel surfaces.
• Operate handheld cleaning equipment and maintain high cleanliness levels.
• Follow written and verbal work instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Team player

Safety procedures

DCAC eligibility

NT Police check

Education

Certificate III in Cleaning Operations

Job description

Introduction:

About Sterling NT

At Sterling NT we believe in making a difference, making the Territory a better place for everyone living in it. At our core are values of respect, innovation, doing the right thing, and an enjoyable workplace. This starts with our staff.

As a business, we hire local contractors and suppliers wherever possible, take our environmental responsibilities seriously through world-class accreditations, and donate part of our profits back into real local causes with real outcomes. Growing our business through diversity, equality, and fair employment practices we have built a brilliant team of over 200Territorians. We’re trusted to maintain, clean, and construct some of the NT’s most prestigious and high-profile public spaces, government, and private enterprise offices and major events.

We’re looking for staff who are proud to live in The NT and want to be a part of making it a better place - and who aren’t afraid of putting in the hard yards to get things done. If what you’ve read so far excites you, read on.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the provision of cleaning services to ensure clients premises are cleaned as per the site schedule and specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION:

• Sweeping and mopping of hard floors
• Vacuuming of carpeted floors
• Dusting of all surfaces (damp wiping)
• Cleaning of windows and doors both internal and external
• Complete clean of toilet areas
• Complete clean of kitchen areas
• Spot cleaning of all wall surfaces
• Removal of cobwebs
• Collection and removal of rubbish
• Cleaning of stainless steel of lifts, balustrades etc.
• Damp wipe clean of furniture and fittings
• Telephone Cleaning
• Wiping and sweeping under and around seats and tabletops
• Operating handheld powered equipment such as vacuum cleaners and polishers
• Any cleaning as required, to maintain a high level of cleaning.
• Follow written instructions, verbal direction, and procedures to perform work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIALS:

• Appropriate interpersonal and oral skills.
• Knowledge and experience with commercial cleaning procedures and practices.
• Ability to work without supervision and as a team member.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to obtain a DCAC
• A positive NT Police Security Check Report.

DESIRABLE:

• Machine polishing experience (high and low speed).
• Strip and seal of vinyl floors experience.
• Auto scrubbing machine experience.
• Current Northern Territory Driver's License.
• Certificate III in Cleaning Operations - Asset Training