Cleaner - Thornlands State School , Education

About the Department:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights.  Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.  Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student. 

About us:

At Thornlands State School we have built a reputation as a caring, high achieving school, with excellent educational opportunities, including a quality curriculum which incorporates academic, social, cultural and sporting excellence, high behaviour standards and a commitment to continuing improvement and lifelong learning. Thornlands State School focuses on growing the whole child, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement. Extension and enrichment programs, as well as structured support for all learners provide the platform for all students to be successful. Explicit teaching of behaviour expectations and social skills, in addition to an extensive array of sporting and musical opportunities complete the Thornlands' experience.

Your role:

As the Cleaner, you will:

• Contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment of the site by providing a high level of cleaning support.
• Ensure that the duties prescribed for the position are completed to an acceptable standard as determined by their supervisor, in accordance with the approved school cleaning program.

Responsibilities include:

• General cleaning of classrooms and offices
• Cleaning windows, pictures, doorknobs, taps, sinks, drinking fountains, lavatory basins, glassware, glass doors and cupboards.
• Cleaning and sanitising toilet facilities and sick bays.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Cobweb and mildew control, utilising extendable equipment as necessary.
• Disposal of rubbish and litter control including removal of material from drains and gutters between and/or surrounding buildings.
• Dusting including student and office furniture, equipment and fans.
• Hosing.
• Removal of graffiti.
• Sweeping and vacuuming.
• Vinyl floor maintenance including buffing, stripping and polishing.
• Other appropriate cleaning duties as directed by the Principal/Business Manager.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. 

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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