SCHOOL CLEANER

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local cleaning service provider is seeking dedicated individuals for cleaning roles within educational settings in Kidderminster. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness according to set schedules, operating cleaning machinery, and managing cleaning supplies. Successful candidates will need to hold a valid DBS with a children's barred list check and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. This position requires commitment to high standards in maintaining cleanliness across various school facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a DBS with children's barred list check.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in cleaning roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning in accordance with the area cleaning schedule.
• Maintain standards as defined in the service specification.
• Use prescribed cleaning materials and machinery.
• Complete annual and termly upkeep cleaning tasks.

Job description

Job Overview

Responsible for carrying out cleaning and other related duties within educational settings.

Dress Code & Equipment

Non-branded black t-shirt, dark colour trousers and non-slip safety shoes.

Ensure you bring a black warm jumper in case it is cold on site. Tabard will be provided on site.

DBS Requirements

YOU MUST HAVE A DBS WITH CHILDREN'S BARRED LIST CHECK. ALL STAFF MUST HAVE THEIR DBS WHEN THEY ATTEND A SHIFT. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SHOW YOUR DBS CERTIFICATE.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning to be carried out in line with the area cleaning schedule.
• To maintain the standards set out in the service specification.
• To work on your own initiative with the support and guidance of the Cleaning Supervisor.
• You will take part in maintaining the cleaning of a designated area of the school.
• Be responsible for cleaning certain parts of the school site as allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor (this will vary from time to time).
• Use cleaning materials as instructed by the Supervisor.
• Operate cleaning machinery in cleaning soft and hard surfaces e.g. vacuum cleaners and polishers.
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors; Spot cleaning of spillages; Wiping furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork, doors and polishing door glass; Emptying and cleaning bins; Cleaning toilets including sanitary fittings and surrounds; Mopping and spray cleaning hard floor surfaces; Wiping and polishing and straightening furniture; Replenishing janitorial supplies in toilets etc.; Checking and closing windows, switching off lights after work.
• Completing an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises.
• Complete termly upkeep cleaning of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises including high and low level dusting.
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels.
• Report all defects/hazards must be immediately to the Supervisor / Site Manager.
• Such other duties as may be allocated from time to time.