Cleaner

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE:CleanerREPORTS TO:Designated Line ManagerJOB PURPOSEUndertake as part of a team the cleaning of any area within the premises designated by the line manager.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSweep suction clean mop dry buff spray clean spray wax machine scrub and dry strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.Clean wash and dust ledges walls fixtures fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.Polish furniture where appropriate.Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.General ConditionsCarry out all duties to comply with:a)The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;b)Acts of Parliament Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;c)The COSHH Regulations;d)Codes of Practice.Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority procedure.Absence must be reported in line with Education Authoritys Procedure and the relevant forms must be completed and signed by the Building Supervisor.When carrying out cleaning duties protective clothing or work wear issued must be worn.Flat-soled enclosed-toe footwear should be worn when carrying out cleaning duties.Any cleaning equipment issued must be used and cared for in an appropriate and safe manner with any defects being reported immediately.Complete all necessary paperwork.Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.TrainingEmployees will accept any training for jobs graded at a higher level than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the Authority for the higher-level duties to be carried out.Employees must accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties up to and including their own grade. The training to include:Induction TrainingRefresher TrainingThis job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998) the post-holder is expected to promote good relations equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post click here.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentExperienceHave of a minimum of three months demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role in a school/office/retail/hospital or similar environmentShortlisting by Application FormOtherTo meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant will be required to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service.Shortlisting by Application FormSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentKnowledgeEvidence of knowledge of:the requirements of a School Cleanercleaning methods / machineryHealth and Safety requirements relevant to the role including COSHHInterview Skills / AbilitiesEvidence of the following:Ability to use own initiative and to work under pressure to meet specific deadlinesEffective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate and take instruction in the English languageEffective organisational and planning skillsAbility to work as a member of a teamFlexible approach to work and willing to carry out instructionInterviewValues OrientationEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school websiteInterviewSECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIASome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of AssessmentExperienceHave a minimum of one years working experience in a cleaning role outside the home environmentDemonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery)Shortlisting by Application FormDISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTESTo view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority click here.The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer Key Skills Floor Care,Quality Assurance,Hotel Experience,Residential Cleaning,Cleaning Experience,Bus Driving,Medical office experience,Office Experience,OSHA,Heavy Lifting,Custodial Experience,Commercial Cleaning Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1