Cleaning Operative - Tollcross Primary School - 11689_1758638982

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Edinburgh is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Tollcross Primary School. This role involves performing cleaning duties across various surfaces and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience in cleaning and the ability to work independently. Part-time hours are available along with a salary range of £25,322 - £25,623 pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning is preferred.
• Willingness to cooperate with performance measures.
• Compliance with pre-employment PVG/Disclosure checks.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, and floors.
• Handle emergency and reactive cleaning tasks.

Skills

Experience in general cleaning in a premises environment

Ability to work autonomously

Commitment to safety

Job description

Overview

Cleaning Operative
Tollcross Primary School

Hours: 10 per week, 40 weeks sessional

Salary: £25,322 - £25,623 (pro-rata for part time and sessional)

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Responsibilities

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
• Emergency and reactive cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• Some issues may arise which will require logging and escalating to management. In most cases the post holder will be required to act autonomously and, in some cases, make decisions in the absence of a supervisor.
• The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
• Report safety or maintenance issues to your Cleaning Supervisor or to Janitorial staff.
• Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• Inform appropriate member of staff as and when security or safety risks arise and taking appropriate actions when it is deemed safe to do so.
• The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.
• At times, deal with enquiries from members of the public.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in general cleaning in a premises environment preferred.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor and autonomously when required.
• Commitment to safety and proper use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Willingness to cooperate with performance measures and maintain the required standards.
• Compliance with pre-employment PVG/Disclosure checks as applicable.

Additional Information

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