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Cleaner, Cleaning Services Jobs in Crumlin, UK at Education Authority (Northern Ireland)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Cleaning Supervisor or other authorised person.

Job Purpose: Undertake, as part of a team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

Section 1

– Essential Criteria

To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation, the successful applicant will be required to undertake training as necessary and as provided by the EA cleaning service.

Section 2

– Essential Criteria

  • Knowledge of the requirements of a School Cleaner.
  • Understanding of cleaning methods and machinery.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements relevant to the role, including COSHH.
  • Evidence of ability to use own initiative and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate and take instruction in English.
  • Effective organisation and planning skills.
  • Ability to work as a member of a team.
  • Flexible approach to work and willingness to carry out instruction.
  • Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values.

Section 3 – Desirable Criteria

  • Three months’ experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
  • Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g., buffing machinery).

Our Values

Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of a commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery, aiming to meet the needs of all children and young people equally, remove barriers to learning and ensure equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.

Disclosure

of Criminal Background

The 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 appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. The applicant will be expected to pay the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate (£33);

details of payment will be sent at the pre‑employment stage.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Sweep, 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 Conditions

    • All duties must be carried out to comply with the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978;
      Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations;
      The COSHH Regulations; and Codes of Practice.
    • All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
    • Cover colleagues on sick leave in line with Education Authority’s procedure.
    • Absence must be reported according to the Education Authority’s procedure and relevant forms 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; defects must be reported immediately.
    • All necessary paperwork must be completed.
    • 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.

    Training

    • Employees must accept any training that is required for jobs graded at a higher level than their own; payment will be made only if the authority requires 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. Training includes:
      Induction Training, Refresher Training.

    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.

    Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007.

    Further details regarding the payment of the enhanced disclosure check will be issued with the contract of employment.

    Terms and conditions for this post are available upon request.

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    Title: Cleaner, Cleaning Services

    Company: Education Authority (Northern Ireland)

    Location: Crumlin, UK

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