Sanitary Worker (BPS-04)

Pak Army; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 223,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Pak Army is hiring a Sanitary Worker (BPS-04) for the Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across offices, inspection halls, and warehouses for officers and staff.

Key duties include daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms, preparing cleaning solutions, waste segregation, and operating cleaning machinery. Promotions follow BPS-04 to higher grades via exams and seniority under Cantonment rules.

Qualifications

• Daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming in offices, halls and warehouses.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms and sanitary fixtures while handling cleaning solutions.
• Operate cleaning machinery and maintain stock of cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum offices, corridors, inspection halls, and warehouse floors daily using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, urinals, washbasins, and sanitary fixtures multiple times per shift with approved chemicals.
• Prepare cleaning and disinfectant solutions per manufacturer ratios and safety data sheets.
• Collect, segregate, and dispose of general waste, recyclable packaging, and hazardous material containers per guidelines.
• Operate and maintain cleaning machinery such as floor scrubbers and high-pressure cleaners.
• Replenish consumables like soap, towels, toilet rolls, and air fresheners in all facilities.

Job description

The Sanitary Worker (BPS-04) at the Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across the organization's administrative offices, inspection halls, and storage warehouses. This role ensures a safe and healthy working environment for military and civilian officers engaged in the technical inspection and quality assurance of army stores and clothing. The incumbent performs essential support functions that directly contribute to the operational readiness and administrative efficiency of the Inspectorate.

Daily workflows include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming designated areas; cleaning and disinfecting washrooms, pantries, and common rooms; preparing cleaning solutions according to specified dilution ratios; and managing waste collection, segregation, and disposal in compliance with cantonment board regulations. The worker operates floor scrubbers, high-pressure washers, and manual tools, maintains cleaning stock registers, and reports maintenance issues like blocked drains or leaking taps to the Administrative Officer. Career progression follows the standard BPS-04 to BPS-07/09 trajectory via departmental exams and seniority-based promotions to Senior Sanitary Worker or Sanitary Supervisor.

Selection for this post is conducted strictly through a Practical Skill / Trade Test and Direct Interview (Viva Voce) under Category B recruitment rules. No written examination (MCQs or descriptive) is administered. Candidates are evaluated on their physical ability to perform cleaning tasks, knowledge of chemical handling, waste management practices, and oral responses regarding hygiene standards and official decorum during the viva voce.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum offices, corridors, inspection halls, and warehouse floors daily using appropriate equipment
• Clean and disinfect washrooms, urinals, washbasins, and sanitary fixtures multiple times per shift using approved chemicals
• Prepare cleaning and disinfectant solutions strictly according to manufacturer dilution ratios and safety data sheets
• Collect, segregate, and dispose of general waste, recyclable packaging, and hazardous material containers per cantonment guidelines
• Operate and maintain cleaning machinery such as floor scrubbers, wet/dry vacuums, and high-pressure jet washers
• Replenish consumable supplies including hand soap, paper towels, toilet rolls, and air fresheners in all facilities