Cleaning Operative

TITLE: Cleaning Operative

SCHOOL: Waulud Primary School

RESPONSIBLE TO: Cleaning Supervisor/Caretaker/Site Agent/Premises Manager

GRADE: L1 (SCP 1) FTE £17,842 Actual £4,636 per annum £9.25 per hour

PURPOSE OF POST: To maintain a specified standard of cleanliness in the school premises.

ORGANISATION CHART:

Cleaning Supervisor/Caretaker/Site Agent/Premises Manager

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Cleaning Operative

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carry out a range of cleaning operations to prescribed standards as instructed by the Site Agent/Premises Manager or other authorised persons. 80%

2. Use professional cleaning materials and industrial machinery in a safe and economical manner and wear appropriate protective clothing as supplied. 10%

3. Clear and remove rubbish and other items from areas within the cleaning contract 2%

4. Report to the line supervisor, or authorised deputy, issues that are likely to affect the work of a cleaning operative. 3%

5. Ensure that hand tools and equipment are in good working condition and that storage lockers and cupboards of Cleaning Operatives are clean and tidy. 2%

6. Ensure the security of areas at the completion of cleaning duties 3%

DIMENSIONS:

Staffing: None

Finance: None

Physical Resources: Cleaning equipment, protective clothing, industrial chemicals.

CONTEXT:

All support staff are part of a whole school team. They are required to support the values and ethos of the school and school priorities as defined in the School Improvement Plan. This will mean focusing on the needs of colleagues, parents and pupils and being flexible in a busy pressurised environment.

Cleaning operatives work as part of this team in cleaning a variety of buildings within the school. Duties will include cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying litter bins, polishing and dusting of fixtures and fittings and stripping and resealing of designated surfaces using, where appropriate, the necessary powered equipment, cleaning agents and chemicals (for which appropriate training will be given). Work may require the removal of heavy obstructions including rubbish and furniture, the cleaning of heavily soiled areas and the removal of obnoxious substances and materials (body fluids and other organic substances, and sanitary items) for which special equipment and clothing is provided.

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

Disclosures are handled in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be accessed via www.disclosure.gov.uk

Physical Effort:

Duties will require the use of physical effort on a daily basis:

- lifting Mop Bucket to fill and empty,

- use of a vacuum cleaner, with some stair work involved,

- occasional bending, stretching and awkward positions required bi annually during periods of Deep Cleaning.

- rotary and other cleaning machines will be used on a minimum of a weekly basis.

Working Environment:

Condition may be dusty and warm.

Sanitary Areas which are open for public use could suffer from user misuse and this can lead to unpleasant conditions.

Physical contact with unpleasant substances. E.g. Body Fluids, Faeces.

‘The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. Please complete an application form via My New Term or come to the school office to pick up a paper application at:

Waulud Primary School, Wauluds Bank Drive, Marsh Farm, Luton, LU3 3LZ

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week

Salary: £10.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2023
Reference ID: Cleaning Operative
Expected start date: 01/05/2023