Cleaner

CLEANER

Location: Abingdon School

Department: Housekeeping

Reports to: Deputy Cleaning Supervisor and Head of Housekeeping

Line Manager to: N/A

THE ROLE

The job holder’s overall objective is to clean designated areas of the School to the required
standard.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Housekeeping Department is responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness
across all Abingdon Foundation sites.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over
time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the
nature, level and extent of the post. Duties will include, but not be limited to
- To clean a range of school areas as stipulated within a timescale and to the required standard.

Areas include:

- Pupil bedrooms
- Common rooms
- Bathrooms, showers and toilets
- Kitchens and pantries
- Communal areas and public spaces
- Staircases
- Teaching and study areas
- Off-site school property
- Sports Centre
- To carry out cleaning duties:

- On a variety of surfaces
- In a variety of buildings and at different floor levels
- Floors, worktops, shelves and on top of furniture
- Using a variety of cleaning equipment such as brushes, mops, vacuums and dusters
- Using a range of non-hazardous cleaning products in accordance with instructions and

training
- To use specialist cleaning equipment such as steamers, carpet cleaners, scrubber dryers and

rotary machines in accordance with instructions and after completing additional training.
- To carry out deep cleaning of allocated areas as required, for example: at the end of term

before term starts and after building works or maintenance tasks.
- To ensure that stocks of cleaning products are maintained.
- To strip and make beds.
- To empty bins and carry bin bags to designated collection points.
- To comply with statutory requirements and school policies by:

- Carrying out duties in accordance with training and instruction received
- Using the appropriate colour coded mops, buckets and cloths as instructed during training
- Using only cleaning products and equipment supplied by the School
- To take reasonable care at all times to guard personal safety and the safety of all persons

who may be affected by the job holder’s actions at work
- To report all maintenance requirements appropriately.
- To report possible pupil welfare issues to the Deputy Cleaning Supervisor or Head of

Housekeeping.
- To attend and take part in all in-house training and staff meetings.
- To be willing to work in all areas of the school to cover for other staff on holiday or sick leave.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties or provide any other reasonable service as

requested.
In addition to the above, all staff share responsibility for achieving safe working conditions.
The postholder must take care of their own health and safety and that of others, observe
applicable safety rules and follow instructions for the safe use of equipment.

The postholder has a responsibility under health and safety legislation:

- To cooperate on all matters related to health and safety including the investigation of any

incident.
- To use any equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) provided for them correctly,

in accordance with training and instructions. To ensure that any equipment fault or damage
is reported immediately to the line manager. No member of staff should attempt to repair
equipment unless trained to do so.
- To report any health and safety concerns to the line manager as soon as practicable.
- To report any accidents and injuries at work however minor.
- To be familiar with the fire safety instructions displayed on notice boards and near fire exits

in the workplace.
- To read and confirm understanding of the Foundation's Health and Safety Policy.

It is likely that job duties and specific areas will be allocated on a rotation basis so that staff are
familiar and competent in all aspects of the role. It is anticipated that changes to duties or areas of
responsibility will not be changed more frequently than once per term. Any change of area or
duties will be notified to the job holder and will be within the general scope or responsibilities of this
role.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The following mandatory training will be provided:

- COSHH Training
- Cyber Security Training
- Equality & Diversity
- Fire Awareness
- Health & Safety Induction
- Legionella Awareness and Basic Principles of Legionella Control
- Manual Handling
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Prevent Training
- Safeguarding Training (Triennial)
- Spill Kit (Bodily Fluids)
- Working at Height

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential
- Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions
- Punctual and reliable with a flexible approach
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise work and complete tasks to a high standard
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- The ability to work i