Cleaner
Are you a motivated and energetic person who likes variety in their work and working with a team? We are looking for an experienced cleaner to join our cleaning department. The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week. The position is required to work split shifts from 6.00am to 11.00am and 3.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday during term time and from 6.00am to 2.00pm during school holidays. The school closes over the Christmas break allowing for a 2 week break between Christmas and the new year every year.
The position requires an honest, hardworking self-starter who is able to work as part of a team and individually as required. Work will vary and will include cleaning offices, classrooms, kitchen and dining facilities, toilets and bathrooms, boarding dormitories and other school owned properties. The position is to provide operational support to the Cleaning Supervisor and other cleaning team members.
As a Cleaner you will be required to fulfil 2 main functions. These being:
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining the upkeep of buildings to a high standard that is in keeping with the School's corporate image.
- Providing assistance to the Cleaning Supervisor as directed.
To be able to qualify for the position applicants must have the following qualifications and competencies.
Qualifications
- A valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
Competencies, Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum 1 year experience within the commercial cleaning environment.
- Ability to operate small machinery (vacuums, polishers and other cleaning equipment).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team environment and individually as required.
- Ability to undertake continual manual tasks on a day to day basis.
- Problem-solving skills.
- An understanding of work health and safety and anti-discriminatory practices.
The key accountabilities for the position are as follows:
Cleaning
- Clean the school buildings as directed by the Cleaning Supervisor.
- Assist in maintaining the upkeep of school buildings to a high standard that is in keeping with the School's corporate image.
- To report potential maintenance works to the Cleaning Supervisor.
All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the School, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Applying for the position
Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today!