Cleaner

Job Summary To undertake, as part of a team and under supervision, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Routine cleaning of premises and furnishings in all room types during term time, to include vacuuming, damp dusting, mopping, machine cleaning floors, polishing and emptying of litter bins. Periodic cleaning of premises and furnishing during periods of school closure, to include scrubbing/stripping of floors, wall washing, carpet shampooing and cleaning of internal glass Use of all types of electrical cleaning equipment, e.g. scrubber/polishers, carpet extraction machines subject to appropriate training. Cleaning of toilets and sanitary areas to include where necessary the removal of body emissions to maintain the required standard of hygiene. To work at all times under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge / Site Manager. To inspect and report any defects to the Head Teacher or Site Manager To replenish all consumables as and when required e.g. soap, toilet paper etc Use of access equipment to clean areas not accessible from floor level subject to a safe system of work. It is the responsibility to carry out their duties in line with Council policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible for in line with this policy and the Equality Act 2010. The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Council’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and safety at work Act 1974.