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Job description

The Cleaner will undertake, as part of the Cleaning Service Mobile Team, the cleaning of any area within the premises, designated by the line manager.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, suction clean, mop, dry buff, spray clean, spray wax, machine scrub and dry, strip and re-polish floors using appropriate equipment.
• Clean and remove stains of soft floor surfaces (carpets/matting) using the appropriate cleaning method.
• Clean toilet and shower area including the fixtures and fittings.
• Clean, wash and dust ledges, walls, fixtures, fittings and internal surfaces up to 3.35M.
• Polish furniture where appropriate.
• Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have of a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role
• Meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant will be required to undertake mandatory training provided by the EA cleaning service prior to commencing employment further details will be provided.
• To have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner OR
• Be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post.

Desirable Skills

• Have a minimum of one year’s working experience in a cleaning role
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery)

Further Information

Base of Location will be agreed on successful appointment. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. There are 4 immediate vacancies at present within Cleaning Service Mobile Team covering Locality North with bases to be agreed upon appointment. Suitable applicants who are not appointed to these immediate vacancies will be placed on a reserve list which will remain valid for one year and may be offered appointments at the discretion of the EA during that period.