Have you got what it takes to make a difference?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated person who will be required to maintain a high quality environment for staff, students and the public, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the college facilities
JOB PURPOSE:
Key Tasks:
To maintain a high quality environment for staff, students and the public, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the college facilities.
- To ensure that the correct equipment is used for each specific cleaning task
- To follow the appropriate instructions and COSHH regulations when using cleaning materials
- To wear the appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, etc. for the tasks involved
- To follow and be aware of responsibilities for Health and Safety measures designed to protect self, other staff and users of the premises
- To ensure that windows and doors are closed when work is finished
- To provide refreshments for pre-arranged meetings where appropriate
- To implement and promote the college’s policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery
Summary of Job Tasks:
- Carries out cleaning duties including sweeping, dusting, wall washing, toilet cleaning, mopping and use of vacuum cleaners
- Uses electrical and mechanical equipment after training, such as floor polishers, etc. where necessary
- Uses stepladders where necessary and with due regard to Health and Safety, e.g. climbing no more than 3 steps on own and no more than 5 steps when assisted
- Uses cleaning materials as directed and suggest changes, which would improve the service
- Cleans and takes responsibility for all assigned cleaning equipment and protective clothing
- Reports any furniture, materials, equipment or structural defects to the Premises Officer/Assistant Estate Manager and may hold a set of college keys
- Prepares and delivers refreshments and clears up meeting rooms and crockery, utensils, etc. afterwards
- Ensures Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations are followed
- Turns off lighting when and where appropriate
- Attend training sessions relating to Health and Safety and COSHH
- Communicates with appropriate staff if they have issues relating to Health and Safety and/or Cleaning Supervisor
- Attends Cleaning team meetings in order to promote effective communication relating to cleaning standards, training needs, identifying issues and problems and possible solutions
- Supports and responds to any directions or instructions requested by the Cleaning Supervisor in relation to cleaning runs, providing additional support for possible absences
- Wears PPE as appropriate to Health and Safety instruction and training provided
The post is for 15 hours per week, 44 weeks per year.
Working hours are 3.00 – 6.00 pm Monday to Friday.
Salary: Scale 1 – Point 2 (£8,827 per annum – actual salary).
Closing date for applications: Monday 3th May 2024 - 9 am
New College Leicester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
New College Leicester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.