Cleaner

Main Job Purpose: 1)Carry out the cleaning of the interior of the school to an agreed standard under the direction of the Cleaner in Charge or Site Manager/Caretaker. 2)Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and general hygiene of the school premises. Main Responsibilities and Duties: 1)Clean hard surfaces, floor surfaces, walls, windows, fixtures, fittings and equipment as directed to an agreed standard, using powered equipment where appropriate. 2)Be aware of Health and Safety issues around the building and work in accordance with safe practices and Health and Safety legislation. 3)Report breakdown of any equipment or perceived hazards/incidents in the workplace to the Cleaner in Charge or Site Manager/Caretaker. 4)Ensure that good hygiene is maintained using separate cloths and mops for toilets, classrooms and food preparation areas. 5)Complete any appropriate records or documentation required by the school. 6)Maintain good working relationships with other school staff, and co-operate with reasonable changes to daily work routines to assist with the smooth operation of the school. 7)Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time commensurate with the level of the post. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility involved. 8)Comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the school and with any relevant statutory requirements, including Equal Opportunities legislation, the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Data Protection Act. 9)Have a commitment to Child Safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school’s agreed policy. Work Environment: 1)Routine cleaning duties may include the moving and handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals, machinery, and some movement of furniture. 2)The cleaning duties will be undertaken indoors on school premises. On occasions this may include cleaning up of bodily fluids. 3)In addition to cleaning, some lifting may be required. 4)Cleaning equipment and materials including chemicals will be used regularly to undertake duties. Training and personal protective equipment will be provided.