Main Duties and Responsibilities

CLEANER

Job purpose:

To provide a cleaning service within the Buildings that form part of King Edward VI College, Nuneaton.

Accountable to:

The post holder will be responsible to the Deputy Estates Manager in the first instance.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

§  To ensure that the allocated work area is cleaned in accordance with the standards laid out within the College’s cleaning specification

§  To seek advice from the Deputy Estates Manager in the interpretation of the College’s cleaning specification

§  To act upon the guidance of the Deputy Estates Manager when the need arises to change from the regular work pattern

§  In agreement with the Deputy Estates Manager to arrange appropriate holiday cleaning programmes

§  To ensure safe and effective use and storage of all equipment. Being aware of the College’s regulations regarding items such as Heath & Safety at Work and COSHH guidelines

§  To draw the attention of the appropriate authorities via the Deputy Estates Manager to any problems that occur which may affect the safety or security of the College or its users

§  To show a degree of flexibility to provide cover for absent colleagues and to cater for any emergencies which may occur during the day requiring a change of cleaning routine

§  To carry out the responsible instructions of the Deputy Estates Manager, seeking guidance from the Estates Manager in the event of a disagreement on the interpretation of these instructions

§  Generic duties for all College staff:

§  To take part in the College ‘Annual Individual Review’ process and in Continuing Professional Development activities

§  As a member of staff working in a College setting, to have a duty to help keep young people safe and protect them from sexual, physical and emotional harm and to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

§  To ensure awareness and compliance with personal responsibilities and requirements communicated via College policies and procedures including Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the position. The job description may be subject to modification/amendment at any time after consultation with the post holder.

2017 – Cleaner