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Job description

The postholder will provide day-to-day specified facility cleaning duties in accordance with standard operating procedures and health and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• 1. Open, close and restrict access to public conveniences and physically check switches, lights and hand dryers before closing the premises and ensure that they have been vacated.
• 2. Daily cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, clearing any blockages of sinks and urinals/toilet bowls, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting designated areas, fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate, the necessary equipment, (including
• working at heights) to ensure that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained throughout the facility.
• 3. Ensure the safe storage, application and removal of all cleaning materials/substances in accordance with standard operating procedures and health and safety obligations.
• 4. Log and report all accidents and/or spillages and identify potential hazards ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken in line with standard operating and reporting procedures.
• 5. Complete cleaning, preventative legionella flushing records and other documentation as required.
• 6. Ensure the perimeter of the public convenience is kept free from litter etc.
• 7. Ensure all equipment and supplies used in connection with the premises are kept replenished and used appropriately.
• 8. Action evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency in accordance with procedures.
• 9. Ensure operational areas are secure in accordance with specified procedures, including undertaking internal/external security checks, as required.
• 10. Report general/minor maintenance defects or lost property to the Principal Environmental Health Officer or other responsible person.
• 11. Check and switch on/off control switches including heating, lighting etc.
• 12. Conduct all duties in a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the Council and participate in training as required.
• 13. Participate in and ensure compliance with all Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values of the organisation.
• 14. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with Council’s Policies and Procedures.
• 15. Comply with and actively promote the Council’s policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.
• 16. Undertake any other duties appropriate to scale, which may be required from time to time.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Applicants must possess: A minimum of one years cleaning experience. Experience must include: - Dealing with members of the public.
• It is essential that applicants possess: Knowledge and application of Health and Safety within a public building. Knowledge and understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Must have access to a form of transport to carry out the duties of the post

Desirable Skills

• A minimum of one years’ cleaning experience within a public building. A Current IOSH Working Safely Qualification (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this A current recognised COSHH qualification.
• A current recognised manual handling qualification

Further Information

Location: Strabane -Public Conveniences across the Derry City & Strabane District Council area Salary: Scale 2 (SCP 5-7) £25,583 - £26,403 Per annum pro rata Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026 at 4:00 pm Please note that job Centre application forms and CV's will not be accepted.