JOB DESCRIPTION - St Leonards School



Job Description

Job Title: School Cleaner

Responsible to: Domestic Bursar through the School’s Janitor

Responsible for: N/A

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 15 hours per week, all year – 52 weeks per year.

Monday to Friday 20 hours per week, term-time only – 39 weeks per year.

Job Purpose:

The position of School Cleaner at St Leonards School is one of responsibility, requiring a person of high standards, service and efficiency. The duties include day-to-day cleaning of the diverse school estate and buildings which include vacuuming, polishing, dusting, mopping and the use of commercial cleaning equipment. The School’s cleaners form part of the Support Team and are ultimately responsible to the Bursar through the Domestic Bursar.

Daily Duties

• Thorough cleaning of areas allocated to the required standard/specification, as directed, using correct techniques and cleaning equipment.

• Undertaking training in use of methods, materials and equipment, as instigated by the Janitor and/or Domestic Bursar.

• Working safely using correct warning signs, protective clothing and safety equipment, being mindful of hazards to other staff and pupils.

• Compliance with the Health & Safety practices of the School.

• Safe removal of litter and waste to allocated disposal points daily, taking particular care with liquids, broken glass or other substances, which may be unsafe to other staff or pupils.

• All floors to be thoroughly swept with special attention being paid to corners of rooms and areas underneath furniture and fittings.

• Locking and unlocking windows and doors as directed. Windows to be open when sweeping is in progress.

• Rooms, stairs and corridor walls to be dusted. Furniture to be polished.

• Emptying vacuum cleaners and buffer vacuum bags.

• All toilets, urinals, sinks, wash hand basins and showers must be cleaned and disinfected every night. An adequate supply of toilet paper, paper towels and soap to be maintained.

• Any marks or writing on walls of rooms, corridors, toilets etc. to be removed and any damage or breakages to be reported to the Janitor or Domestic Bursar.

• Replenishing supplies of toiletries etc. as directed. Wastage of cleaning materials should be avoided.

• Ensuring the Janitor or Domestic Bursar is aware of low stock levels of materials and equipment for which you are responsible.

• Ensuring all containers of cleaning agents are correctly labelled before use and are used safely and in compliance with manufacturers written instructions and that all chemicals are securely stored away when not in use.

• Cleaning and checking all equipment used after use, checking cables for wear and tear and storing away in a suitable safe area; notifying the Janitor or Domestic Bursar of any faults found or of any defective electrical sockets, lighting, vandalism etc., in your cleaning area.

• Doors must be locked, windows secured and lights extinguished on leaving rooms/premises.

• Ensure mops, cloths etc., are washed and left to dry as appropriate.

• Assist in keeping chemicals and cleaning materials and equipment storage areas in a clean and tidy condition.

• Covering for absent colleagues when required, which may involve some changes in hours/times.

• Any other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time, including deep cleans.

Person Specification

|Criteria |Essential |Desirable |

|Education, Training and Qualifications | |Training in various aspects of Health & Safety |

| | |associated with cleaning duties. |

|Skills |Ability to understand and comply with work |Experience of cleaning in a professional/work |

| |instructions (written and verbal). |environment. |

| |Methodical approach to cleaning. | |

| |Ability to follow manufacturers’ instructions with |Experience of buffing and vacuuming equipment. |

| |regard to cleaning equipment and chemical usage. | |

|Knowledge | |Working knowledge and familiarity with commercial |

| | |cleaning techniques. |

|Health |Physically fit to be able to undertake the range of | |

| |duties outlined above. | |

|Other |Ability to work independently or as part of a team. |Service driven. |

| |An enthusiastic and positive manner. | |

| |Demonstrates a flexible approach to the needs of the| |

| |School and the Support team. | |

| |Ability to deal with a variety of cleaning | |

| |situations | |

|Competencies |Essential |Desirable |

|Communication |Able to communicate clearly in a way people | |

| |understand. | |

| |Values the importance of open communication. | |

|Motivation |Keen to do things well and work steadily to meet | |

| |targets. | |

| |Enjoys challenges and is reliable under pressure. | |

|Customer orientation. |Treats customers fairly and consistently in a |Deals with enquiries and problems in a prompt |

| |polite, professional manner and provides a high |manner. |

| |quality service on time. |Is willing to go the extra mile to exceed customer |

| | |expectations. |

|Attitude |Is happy to embrace and engage in new ideas and new | |

| |ways of working. | |

| |Is able to see the good that change can bring. | |

|Self Development |Is willing to undertake training and keep up-to-date|Will share knowledge with other colleagues. |

| |with new cleaning techniques, knowledge or skills. |Will seek opportunities to learn and develop. |

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