Facilities Cleaning Specialist – Safety‑First & Reliable

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is seeking a diligent cleaner to maintain hygiene and safety across allocated areas in coordination with the Estates team. You will follow schedules, adhere to COSHH and health and safety regulations, and ensure proper use of PPE, signs, and cleaning equipment.

The role requires responsibility for keys and belongings, strict adherence to chemical instructions, and maintaining positive working relationships with staff and other LIPA users.

Responsibilities

• To clean allocated area as per work schedules.
• To ensure work is carried out safely, following Health and Safety Regulations and COSHH.
• To ensure personal safety and the safety of others, including wearing protective clothing and footwear and using signs correctly.
• To secure keys and belongings when areas are cleaned.
• To follow all instructions regarding chemicals in use exactly.
• To use and store equipment correctly and keep it clean.
• To report maintenance or Health and Safety issues to the Head of Estates.
• To foster good working relationships with colleagues and other LIPA users.

Job description

1. To clean the allocated area, in accordance with the work schedules provided.

2. To ensure that the work is carried out safely, complying with all instructions given, and in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations and COSHH.

3. To ensure personal safety, safety of other colleagues and all other LIPA users, whilst carrying out duties. This includes the wearing of appropriate protective clothing and footwear, and the correct use of signs.

4. To ensure the safe keeping of keys where necessary, and the belongings of those people in whose areas you clean.

5. To ensure that instructions on chemicals in use are followed exactly.

6. To ensure that all equipment is used in the correct manner for the appropriate task and is stored safely and cleaned regularly.

7. To report any maintenance or Health and Safety problems to the Head of Estates.

8. To cultivate and maintain good working relationships with both fellow workers and other users of LIPA.