Required Qualification:

• Able to communicate clearly, understand and follow instructions.
• Previous experience of cleaning, including the use of chemicals and using cleaning machinery safely.

Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Demonstrated accountability and reliability.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Able to work well under stress and pressure.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

Reports Directly to:

Administrative Officer

Position Summary:

The cleaner provides efficient and effective cleaning support to the Company, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

• Emptying waste bins or similar receptacles, transporting waste material to designated collection points.
• Sweeping floors with brushes or dust control mops.
• Mopping floors with wet or damp mops.
• Using electronically powered scrubbing/polishing/vacuuming machines to scrub, polish, spray and clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).
• Dusting, damp wiping, washing or polishing the furniture, ledges, window sills and external surfaces of cupboards, shelves and fitments.
• Replenishing consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) as required.
• Cleaning toilets, urinals, hand basins and sinks.
• Using chemical agents as directed by the Administrative Officer in the discharge of cleaning operation or maintenance procedures (after receiving proper instruction and training)
• Undertake wall washing or inside window cleaning to a height no greater than body height plus an arm’s extension from floor level, during periodic cleaning maintenance programs.

Administration

• Keep a check on cleaning stock levels and notify administration when materials are running low so that they can be ordered centrally.
• Carry out routine administrative tasks required from time to time e.g. checking of cleaning tasks on daily cleaning specification sheets.

Resources

• Operate relevant equipment safely.
• Maintain tidy and organized work spaces and storage areas.
• Check equipment/machinery used and ensure health and safety guidelines are adhered to.
• Provide support to staff as requested and in accordance with own training/skill parameters.