Key Duties & Responsibilities

Emptying and cleaning of 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.

• Suction cleaning carpeted areas and “spot” cleaning carpets.

• Using electrically powered scrubbing and polishing machines to burnish, scrub, polish and spray clean floors (after receiving proper instruction and training).

• Using electrically powered pick up machines.

• Working at heights may include using high level equipment.

• To dust, damp wipe, wash or polish furniture, ledges, windowsills, external surfaces of cupboards, shelves and fitments.

• To replenish consumable items (soap, toilet rolls, paper towels) as directed or in line with standard operating procedures.

• To clean toilets, urinals, hand basins, sinks, baths, showers and drinking fountains.

• Deep cleaning of ablutions.

• Cleaning of Drains.

• Working in the gardens which may include removal of weed, using of pesticides, cutting of lawns and pruning of trees and shrubs.

• The use of chemical agents as directed by the Supervising Officer in the execution of cleaning operations or maintenance procedures, after receiving proper instructions and training.

• To undertake wall washing or inside window pane cleaning at prescribed heights limits.

• To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

• Cleaners are to report to the supervisor or Team leader in charge, any factors that are likely to affect his/her work which they consider that the caretaker or cleaner in charge should be aware.

• The location of cleaning areas may need to be changed to meet the needs of the establishment.

• May be can be required to work alone or in teams.

• Not necessarily appointed to a specific location within the establishment.

• May be expected to train colleagues on the job from time to time.

• All staff are expected to be courteous to colleagues and visitors and provide a welcoming environment to all on site.

Skills, Experience & Education

Experience

• Minimum requirement:

• Ideally experience in an FMCG environment.

• Literate and numerate.