Cleaner

Education Authority; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education organization in Belfast is seeking a cleaning staff member to undertake various cleaning duties, including floor maintenance, restroom sanitation, and general cleaning tasks, while adhering to safety regulations. Training will be provided for higher-level duties if required.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, and machine scrub floors.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower areas including fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash, and dust ledges, walls, and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.
• Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins, removing litter to designated collection points.

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JOB PURPOSE

Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.
• Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

General Conditions

• Carry out all duties to comply with:
• The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
• Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
• The COSHH Regulations;
• Codes of Practice.

• Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
• Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority procedure.
• Absence must be reported in line with Education Authority’s Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.
• When carrying out cleaning duties, protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn.
• Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.
• Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner, with any defects being reported immediately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.

Training

• Employees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the Authority for the higher-level duties to be carried out.
• Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include:
• Induction Training
• Refresher Training