Commercial Cleaner

Cairns Cleaning COntractors; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairns Cleaning COntractors is seeking a Commercial Cleaner to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in designated commercial premises. You will perform routine tasks, sanitize shared spaces, and ensure waste disposal is handled properly.

Role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 15 kg, and adherence to health and safety guidelines. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in commercial or industrial cleaning preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and chemical use.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting performance expectations.
• Standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to lift items up to 15 kg.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming across assigned areas.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and shared spaces.
• Empty waste bins, replace liners, and ensure proper waste disposal and recycling.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces as required.
• Use appropriate equipment for floor care, including vacuum or scrubbing and buffing as trained.
• Deep clean areas as scheduled or as requested by management.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained and report issues to supervisor.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including PPE use and chemical handling.
• Report maintenance issues, damages, or hazards to Cleaning Supervisor or Site Manager.

Skills

Dusting

Mopping

Vacuuming

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Commercial Cleaner is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of designated commercial premises. The role contributes to creating a safe, pleasant, and well-maintained environment for employees, clients, and visitors by performing routine and scheduled cleaning tasks.

Key responsibilities

Perform routine cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming across assigned areas

Clean and sanitize restrooms, kitchens, and shared spaces

Empty waste bins, replace liners, and ensure proper waste disposal and recycling

Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces as required

Use appropriate equipment for floor care, including vacuum or with training completed scrubbing and buffing

Deep clean areas as per the schedule or when requested by management

Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper

Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained in good working order and report any issues to the supervisor

Follow all health and safety guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe handling of chemicals

Report any maintenance issues, damages, or potential hazards to the Cleaning Supervisor or Site Manager

About you

Previous experience in commercial or industrial cleaning is preferred

Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and chemical use

Ability to work with minimal supervision while meeting performance expectations

Standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motions for extended periods

Ability to handle cleaning equipment and lift items up to 15 kg

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards

Punctual, reliable, and self-motivated

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team