Chapel en le Frith C of E VC Primary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE:Cleaner

GRADE:3

WEEKLY HOURS WORKED:10 (4.00pm – 6.00pm M – F)

WEEKS WORKED PA:39 (38 weeks term time /0 days INSET /1 week

summer holidaycleaning as set by school)

RESPONSIBLE TO:Caretaker/School Business Manager

MAIN PURPOSE:To carry out a variety of cleaning duties as directed by the Caretaker to ensure that the school maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

  • Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.
  • Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.
  • Mopping floors with wet or damp mops.
  • Suction cleaning carpeted areas and spot cleaning carpets.
  • Using electrically powered scrubbing/polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
  • Using electrically powered pick up machines.
  • To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish the furniture, ledges, window sills, external surfaces of cupboards, radiators, shelves and fitments.
  • To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels).
  • To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains.
  • To use such chemical agents as directed by the Caretaker in the discharge of cleaning operations of maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training).
  • To undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programmes.
  • To clean kitchen and food preparation areas, work surfaces, cookers, microwaves, fridges etc.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and to respond positively to new and alternative systems.
  • To comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post.
  • To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in compliance with the schools Equal Opportunities policies.
  • To maintain confidentiality and associated guidelines where appropriate.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous experience in cleaning industry preferable but not essential as full training will be given.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • None specified. The post holder will be expected to undertake any necessary training associated with the duties of the post.

ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

  • Able to work as part of a team or independently as required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative - able to set clear priorities and work tothem.