Cleaner


Job description

Undertake, as part of a 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. Polishing furniture where appropriate.
  • Empty and clean internal litter bins and remove litter to the designated collection points.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have a minimum of three months’ demonstrable working experience in a cleaning role.
  • To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant may be required to undertake training as necessary & provided by the EA cleaning service.

Desirable Skills

  • One year’s experience of cleaning outside home environment.
  • Demonstrable experience of using a range of commercial cleaning tools (e.g. buffing machinery)

Further Information

Location: St Mary's High School Newry. 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 5 posts that will be 12.50 hours per week. There is one post that will be 10 hours per week. The work pattern for 12.50 hours per week are - 2.30pm to 5pm - (Monday to Thursday) . Friday's work pattern will be 2.00pm to 4.30pm The work pattern for 10 hours per week will be 3pm to 5pm (Monday to Thursday). Friday's work pattern will be 2.30pm to 4.30 pm

Vacancy ID
1758308
Job ref.
26000776
Job Sector
Cleaners
Area
Co Down
Location
Newry
Salary
£13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
No. vacancies
6
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
12.5
Published date
05/02/2026
Closing date
19/02/2026
Worktime
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