Facility Cleaner

Short Description: To ensure a high level of cleanliness is maintained throughout the Facility on a daily basis and to undertake cleaning duties in accordance with an agreed schedule and to a required standard.

• To carry out cleaning duties as required including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners.
• Use electrical and mechanical equipment, floor polishers, etc. when necessary and after appropriate training.
• Use stepladders when necessary and with due regard to the Health & Safety of themselves or others.
• Use approved cleaning materials in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH Regulations. (Chemicals should NEVER be mixed with other chemicals).
• To be responsible for the care of all cleaning equipment and materials assigned to them and to request orders as needed via the Premises officer.
• To ensure that cleaning equipment and materials are safely maintained and stored.
• Where practicable ensure windows and doors are closed and locked when leaving rooms.
• Report to the cleaning supervisor any defects seen, likely to affect security i.e. broken windows, window catches
• To move furniture and other items of equipment as necessary to allow for the effective performance of cleaning duties.
• To comply with Health & Safety legislation, facility policies and good health and safety working practices in relation to the use of facility premises and grounds and own duties and responsibilities.
• Report and breaches of safety regulations/policies or other safety concerns noticed.
• Wear protective clothing provided, additionally shoes

• Experience of cleaning activities and schedules in large establishments.
• Good knowledge of cleaning techniques, materials and chemicals.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation, policy and good working practices relating to the role of the cleaner.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Flexible, able to meet deadlines and priorities situations as they arise.
• Ability to undertake general cleaning duties.
• Attendance - evidence of regular attendance at work
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to strategic work and day-to-day situations
• Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment.