School Cleaner - Detail Oriented Team Player

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Newtownards; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a School Cleaner to undertake cleaning duties across educational premises, working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets and surfaces, and ensuring safety and COSHH compliance, with emphasis on working to the line manager's instructions.

The role requires punctuality, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions, with training provided on health and safety and cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• The requirements of a School Cleaner.
• Cleaning methods / machinery.
• Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.

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. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

Skills

Initiative under pressure

Communication skills

Organisation & planning

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a School Cleaner to undertake cleaning duties across educational premises, working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, polishing, cleaning toilets and surfaces, and ensuring safety and COSHH compliance, with emphasis on working to the line manager's instructions.

The role requires punctuality, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions, with training provided on health and safety and cleaning procedures.