School Cleaner — Safety‑Minded Team Player

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Omagh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a School Cleaner to join the cleaning team. You will be responsible for floor care, toilet area hygiene, and general cleaning duties across school facilities. The role requires compliance with health and safety regulations and the ability to follow instruction in English.

Training will be provided as necessary and relevant to the job. Applicants will work as part of a team, with flexibility to cover shifts and support colleagues as required, in a

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and health and safety compliance (COSHH)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Good organisation and planning abilities
• Team player with flexible approach

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 from soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting).
• Clean toilet and shower areas and maintain fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls and internal surfaces up to 3.35m; polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean litter bins and remove litter to designated collection points.
• Assist with cover for colleagues as needed and adhere to safety procedures and paperwork requirements.

Skills

Own initiative

Communication skills

English language

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Tools

Buffing machinery

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a School Cleaner to join the cleaning team. You will be responsible for floor care, toilet area hygiene, and general cleaning duties across school facilities. The role requires compliance with health and safety regulations and the ability to follow instruction in English.

Training will be provided as necessary and relevant to the job. Applicants will work as part of a team, with flexibility to cover shifts and support colleagues as required, in a