Cleaner - 2 Posts

National Instruments; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 9,700 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Authority Enniskillen is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join the school facilities team at St Joseph's College Enniskillen. The role involves cleaning floors, toilets and surfaces using appropriate equipment to a high standard.

Working 13.75 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 2.75 hours daily), you will undertake mandatory Health and Safety/COSHH training and comply with all statutory requirements. Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
• Must be able to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, vacuum, mop and polish floors as required.
• Clean toilets, showers and wash areas, fixtures and fittings.
• Empty litter bins and maintain tidy, safe work areas.
• Comply with health and safety and COSHH regulations at all times.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Cleaning methods

COSHH knowledge

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Mop & bucket

Job description

Primary Location : Fermanagh-Enniskillen-St Joseph's College EnniskillenContract Type : PermanentDuration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/AStatus : Part-TimeHours per Week : 13.75Working Pattern : Monday to Friday - (2.75 hours per day)Grade/Scale : Cleaner (Cleaning Services) | NJC Pts 5 - 8 | £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hourAdditional Allowance(s) : Not ApplicableAnticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information: N/AJOB DESCRIPTIONREPORTS TO: Designated Line ManagerJOB PURPOSEUndertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSweep, 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 ConditionsCarry out all duties to comply with:a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;c) The COSHH Regulations;d) 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.TrainingEmployees 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 TrainingRefresher TrainingThis job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentExperienceHave of a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning roleShortlisting by Application FormOtherTo meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant will be required to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment further details will be issued to the successful candidates.Shortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.Factor Essential Criteria Method of AssessmentKnowledgeEvidence of knowledge of:the requirements of a School Cleanercleaning methods / machineryHealth and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHHInterviewSkills / AbilitiesEvidence of the following:Effective communication skillsEffective team working skillsGood organisational skills and an ability to work on own initiative to complete tasks on time and to the required standardInterviewValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer