Cornwall College
Job Description
Site Services Department
Post title: Cleaner
Based at: Duchy College Stoke Climsland
Reports to: Cleaning Manager
Grade/salary scale: CC09, £14,455 (£7.20 per hour)
PURPOSE OF POST
To work as a member of a team of cleaners to undertake the cleaning of areas in the College as designated by the Cleaning Manager.
Specific duties
1. Using appropriate powered and other cleaning equipment, clean the college premises to a pre-determined schedule.
2. Duties to include sweeping, damp mopping, dusting, vacuuming, polishing and cleaning of toilet areas. Service standards will be agreed with the Cleaning Supervisor
3. Replenish consumables in toilet areas and clear any blockages.
4. Participate in deep cleaning activities. This work may include such activities as window cleaning, scrubbing of floors, cleaning of light fittings, walls, window blinds, upholstery and high level cleaning.
5. Assist with moving furniture and any other related task as required.
6. Secure buildings as instructed.
7. Report any building defects or equipment faults.
8. Respond to emergencies in respect of sickness, other body fluids, and animal waste as directed throughout College premises and grounds.
9. Take rubbish to local collection points.
10. Work in any area or on any site as directed.
11. Undertake Training as required.
12. Attend Meetings as directed.
13. Participate in the Performance Review.
14. Work in any area or on any site as required.
15. Comply with College Health & Safety policy at all times.
16. Any other duties consistent with the grade and general responsibilities of the post as may be required from time to time in addition to those listed above
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications/Experience
Essential:
· Have a reasonable standard of numeracy and literacy.
· Experience of cleaning in a similar environment.
Desirable:
· Have or be prepared to undertake cleaning task qualifications.
· Have reasonable IT skills.
· Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, Manual Handling and COSHH procedures.
· Experience of cleaning to service level agreements or set standards
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential:
· The post-holder will at times be carrying out duties on their own and must be able to work without direct supervision.
· Be adaptable to undertake a variety of duties.
· Be diplomatic, positive and friendly in dealing with staff and other College users.
· Customer focused
· Possess high standards
· Be able to work as part of a team.
· Be a good time keeper
Desirable:
· Enjoy being in an environment where there are many young people.
· Have a sense of humour.
College Values / In addition to job role competencies Cornwall College values are embedded in all roles. Therefore, all employees will be expected to review the College values document and ensure they understand how the values apply to their role and the wider organisation.Consistent
Can do
Courageous
Creative
Connected
Caring
Celebrating
Please note: All employees of Cornwall College are required to undertake mandatory Safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and Equality & Diversity Training. All statutory checks governed by “every child matters” will need to be completed before commencing employment.
For minibus driver roles or those required to drive a minibus as part of their role must have their licences (both the photo card and paper counterpart) checked, before an offer and confirmation of employment, to ensure they meet with legislative requirements and The Cornwall College Group policies (Pages 27/28 (minibuses) of the Health & Safety Policy).
It may also be necessary to check the driving licence of other members of staff, before commencement of employment, where they are required to drive on Cornwall College business to ensure they meet The Cornwall College Group policies (Pages 40-43 (driving for work policy) of the Health & Safety Policy). If the role requires a staff member to use their own vehicle there is a legal requirement to hold business use category on their motor insurance policies.